Google Pixel 7a
#196
Google Pixel 8
#131Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 7a
Google Pixel 8
Performance
90.392.0
Camera
97.298.2
Display
87.495.0
Battery
90.691.6
Build
74.882.3
Connectivity
88.989.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
85.588.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 7a features a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Pixel 8 has a slightly larger 6.2-inch OLED display with a smoother 120Hz refresh rate and higher peak brightness.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 8 is powered by the newer Google Tensor G3 chipset, offering enhanced processing capabilities compared to the Tensor G2 in the Pixel 7a.
- The camera system on the Pixel 7a includes a 64 MP main sensor, whereas the Pixel 8 has a 50 MP main sensor but benefits from advanced computational photography features.
- The Pixel 7a has a 4385 mAh battery, while the Pixel 8 offers a larger 4575 mAh battery with faster 27W charging.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Pixel 7a launching on Android 13 and the Pixel 8 on Android 14, and the Pixel 8 supports more major updates.
- Build quality is also improved in the Pixel 8, which uses Gorilla Glass Victus for both the front and back, compared to Gorilla Glass 3 on the Pixel 7a.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 7a
Google Pixel 8
General
Release Date
2023, May 10
2023, October 04
Announced
2023, May 10
2023, October 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
6.2"
Type
OLED, HDR, 90Hz
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G710 MP7
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
50 MP (12 MP eff.), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4385 mAh
4575 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4385 mAh
Li-Ion 4575 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD3.07.5W wireless
27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min18W wirelessReverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
Weight
193.5 g
187 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Colors
Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer