Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel Fold
Comparison between Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel Fold: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 8a, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 8a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Camera | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 8a, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,193,520
- against 793,800
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR5
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,000 nits
- against 1,450 nits
Google Pixel Fold, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,821 mAh
- against 4,492 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.91 GHz Best value | 2.85 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,193,520 Best value | 793,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,350 |
| CPU Description | Nona-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715 cores, and four Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core processor with 2x Cortex-X1 at 2.85 GHz, 2x Cortex-A78 at 2.35 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Nine-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,427 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Green | White, Black, Beige |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 12.1 mm |
| Body Width | 72.7 mm | 139.7 mm |
| Body Height | 152.1 mm | 158.7 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 283 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.6 % | 82.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IPX8 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 5.8 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 4,821 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 40 h 6 min | — |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 6:5 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits Best value | 1,450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,840 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,208 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 430 ppi Best value | 378 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | 1,000,000 :1 |
| 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, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Foldable Display, DCI-P3, 120Hz, OLED, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 5.8″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 1,550 nits |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 5 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 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 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 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 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, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, 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 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| 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, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR American Head | 1 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.2 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price (USD) | 549 $ | — |
| Model numbers | GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D | G9FPL |
