Google Pixel 8
#131
Google Pixel 8a
#117Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8a
Performance
92.092.0
Camera
98.297.2
Display
95.095.8
Battery
91.690.8
Build
82.374.8
Connectivity
89.188.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
88.589.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 8 features a slightly larger 6.2-inch OLED display with higher peak brightness at 2000 nits compared to the 6.1-inch OLED display of the Pixel 8a, which also reaches 2000 nits.
- Both models utilize the Google Tensor G3 chipset, ensuring similar performance levels, but the Pixel 8 has a more premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus on both front and back, while the Pixel 8a uses Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic back.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Pixel 8 has a 50 MP main sensor, while the Pixel 8a offers a higher 64 MP main sensor, though both support OIS and 4K video recording.
- The Pixel 8 has a slightly larger 4575 mAh battery compared to the 4492 mAh battery in the Pixel 8a, with faster charging at 27W versus 18W.
- Both devices run Android 14 with similar software experiences, including up to 7 major Android upgrades.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8a
General
Release Date
2023, October 04
2024, May 07
Announced
2023, October 04
2024, May 07
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
6.1"
Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
CPU
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
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
64 MP (16 MP eff.), f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Front Camera
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
Selfie Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4575 mAh
4492 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4575 mAh
Li-Po 4492 mAh
Charging Details
27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min18W wirelessReverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
18W wired, PD3.07.5W wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150.5 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)
Weight
187 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Colors
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
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/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 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