Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 8a
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 8a, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.5 | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 6a, if you care about…
- Weight
- 178 g
- against 193.5 g · 188 g
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,373
- against 1,326
Google Pixel 7a, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 20 W
- against 18 W · 18 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator · Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 3,243
- against 3,047
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 180 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,193,520
- against 827,053 · 789,982
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz · 90 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB · 128 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR5 · LPDDR5
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,410 mAh | 4,385 mAh | 4,492 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 20 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | — | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 7.5 W | 7.5 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — | 1,000 |
| Talk time | — | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Green | Black, White, Blue, Coral, Orange, Cyan | Black, White, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.8 mm | 72.9 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Body Height | 152.2 mm | 152 mm | 152.1 mm |
| Weight | 178 g Best value | 193.5 g | 188 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % Best value | 81.8 % | 81.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1 m | 1 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | — | B |
| Foldable | No | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — | 270 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor | Google Tensor G2 | Google Tensor G3 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.85 GHz | 2.91 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 827,053 | 789,982 | 1,193,520 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,373 Best value | 1,326 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,047 | 3,243 Best value | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.80 GHz Cortex-X1, 2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.85 GHz Cortex-X1, 2x 2.35 GHz Cortex-A78/A76, and 4x 1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Nona-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715 cores, and four Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Nine-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — | 2,427 |
| Maximum memory card | — | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | 778 nits | 1,070 nits | 2,000 nits Best value |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.1″ | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 429 ppi | 429 ppi | 430 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | OLED, HDR, Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 3, HDR, 90Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz |
| Integrated Projector | No | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 5 years | 7 years Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, eSIM, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | — | 1 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | — | 1.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.3 W/kg | — |
| Messaging | — | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
| Alert types | — | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — | — |
| UPC | — | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — | — |
| MPN | — | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — | 549 $ |
Features
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — | — |
