Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 8
Comparison between Google Pixel 7a and Google Pixel 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 8, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 6.8 | 8.0 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 7.5 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,575 mAh
- against 4,385 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,158,631
- against 789,982
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against 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)
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G2 | Google Tensor G3 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.85 GHz | 2.91 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 789,982 | 1,158,631 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,326 | 1,554 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,243 | 3,851 Best value |
| CPU Description | 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 at 2.91 GHz, four Cortex-A715 cores at 2.37 GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores at 1.70 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Nine-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Coral, Orange, Cyan | Black, Green, Pink, Cyan, Grey, Beige |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.9 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Body Height | 152 mm | 150.5 mm |
| Weight | 193.5 g | 187 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.8 % | 87 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,385 mAh | 4,575 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 27 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | 18 W Best value |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,070 nits | 2,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 429 ppi Best value | 428 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, HDR, 90Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 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 7a | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 7 years Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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, 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 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 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 B46, 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 n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 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, eSIM, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.3 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GWKK3, GHL1X, G0DZQ, G82U8 | GKWS6, G9BQD, GA04851-US, GZPFO, GPJ41 |
