Google Pixel 8
#194
Google Pixel 8a
#221Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8a
Performance
79.079.0
Camera
56.357.0
Display
88.588.5
Battery
73.569.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
74.373.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
64 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
10.5 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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
OS Version
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No