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Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 8a

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Google Pixel 8

Google Pixel 8

  • 187 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.2 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 54,000In Stock
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Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8a

  • 188 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.1 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 50,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same Google Tensor G3 processor and 8 GB of RAM, the Google Pixel 8 is the better buy: it charges faster (27 W), charges faster wirelessly (18 W) and has better water and dust protection (IP68) and a sturdier aluminium build with a glass back.

Weight

Google Pixel 8
187 g
Google Pixel 8a
188 g

Display

Google Pixel 8
About 6.2 inch screen
Google Pixel 8a
About 6.1 inch screen

Battery capacity

Google Pixel 8
4,575 mAh battery capacity
Google Pixel 8a
4,492 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Google Pixel 8
27 W rated wired charging power
Google Pixel 8a
18 W rated wired charging power

Camera

Google Pixel 8
50 MP main camera
Google Pixel 8a
64 MP main camera

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel 8

  • Faster rated wired charging: 27 W (vs 18 W).
  • IP68 water and dust resistance (vs IP67).
  • Faster wireless charging: 18 W (vs 7.5 W).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
  • Aluminium frame and glass back (vs aluminium frame and plastic back).
  • Slightly larger 6.2-inch screen (vs 6.1-inch).

Google Pixel 8a

  • 6.1-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 430 ppi.
  • Google Tensor G3 processor.
  • 8 GB RAM.
  • Up to 256 GB storage.

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PriorityGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8a
Display6.2-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 428 ppi6.1-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 430 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS64 MP main camera with OIS
Battery capacity4,575 mAh battery4,492 mAh battery
Charging27 W wired, 18 W wireless charging18 W wired, 7.5 W wireless charging
Weight187 g188 g
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistanceIP67 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8a
BrandGoogleGoogle
ModelPixel 8Pixel 8a
Announced2023, October 042024, May 07
Release statusAvailable. Released 2023, October 12Available. Released 2024, May 14
Model numbersGKWS6, G9BQD, GA04851-US, GZPFO, GPJ41GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8a
Dimensions150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)
Weight187 g (6.60 oz)188 g (6.63 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8a
Display6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Display featuresOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8a
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G3 (4 nm)Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
CPUNona-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510)Nona-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUMali-G715 MP7Mali-G715 MP7

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8a
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8a
Rear camera50 MP (12 MP eff.), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF64 MP (16 MP eff.), f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Front camera10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLaser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best TakeDual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Rear camera video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
Front camera featuresHDR, panoramaHDR, panorama
Front camera video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8a
BatteryLi-Ion 4575 mAhLi-Po 4492 mAh
Charging27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 18W wireless Reverse wireless Bypass charging18W wired, PD3.0 7.5W wireless Bypass charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8a
Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updatesAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8a
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + eSIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GKWS6, G9BQD1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 66 - G6GPR (International); 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71 - G8HHN (USA), GKV4X (NA)
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GKWS6; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G9BQD1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G6GPR (International); 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GKV4X (NA); 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - G8HHN (USA)
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8a
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8a
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8a
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsObsidian, Hazel, Rose, MintObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8a
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8a
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 926801 (v9), 1158631 (v10) GeekBench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)AnTuTu: 1193520 (v10) GeekBench: 4384 (v6) 3DMark: 2427 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness1446 nits max brightness (measured)1508 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness-26.0 LUFS (Very good)-26.5 LUFS (Good)
Active use battery scoreActive use score 11:17hActive use score 11:25h
Legacy battery endurance ratingEndurance rating 83hEndurance rating 83h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8a
Energy—Class B
Battery—40:06h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall—Class A (270 falls)
Repairability—Class B

Similarities

  • Both have 8 GB RAM.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both support wireless charging.

In summary

The Google Pixel 8 is the better buy for almost everyone, with faster charging and faster wireless charging.

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