Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Comparison between Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 6.8 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 8a, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 430 ppi
- against 373 ppi
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 257 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Body Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- against 10.5 mm
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,650 mAh
- against 4,492 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- 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), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.91 GHz | 3.1 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,193,520 | 1,498,134 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 4,500 |
| CPU Description | Nona-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715 cores, and four Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1x Cortex-X4 at 3.1 GHz, 3x Cortex-A720 at 2.6 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A520 at approximately 1.92 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Nine-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,427 | 2,620 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Green | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 10.5 mm |
| Body Width | 72.7 mm | 150.2 mm |
| Body Height | 152.1 mm | 155.2 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 257 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.6 % | 89 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IPX8 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 5.1 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 4,650 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 21 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 40 h 6 min | — |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | 7.5 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 1:1 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,700 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 2,076 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,152 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 430 ppi Best value | 373 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.3″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 2,700 nits |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 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 B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 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 n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 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 n79, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.2 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.98 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.39 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 1,899 € |
| Launch price (USD) | 549 $ | — |
| Model numbers | GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D | GGH2X, GC15S |
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