Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola ThinkPhone 25
Comparison between Google Pixel 8a and Motorola ThinkPhone 25: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola ThinkPhone 25, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 8a | ThinkPhone 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 6.8 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 8a, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,492 mAh
- against 4,310 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,193,520
- against 675,000
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against uMCP
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
Motorola ThinkPhone 25, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 8a | ThinkPhone 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | uMCP |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.91 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,193,520 Best value | 675,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,932 |
| CPU Description | Nona-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715 cores, and four Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 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 | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,427 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 8a | ThinkPhone 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Green | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.7 mm | 71.2 mm |
| Body Height | 152.1 mm | 154.1 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 171 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.6 % | 89.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal, Plastic Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP68, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | B |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 Best value | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 8a | ThinkPhone 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 4,492 mAh Best value | 4,310 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 68 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 | 50 h 44 min Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | 15 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,200 Best value |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 8a | ThinkPhone 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | pOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.36″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,220 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,670 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 430 ppi | 462 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 360 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 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 | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, One Billion Colors, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 8a | ThinkPhone 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 8a | ThinkPhone 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 8a | ThinkPhone 25 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 8a | ThinkPhone 25 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 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 n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync | Smart Connect Support, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.2 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 8a | ThinkPhone 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 8a | ThinkPhone 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price (USD) | 549 $ | — |
| Model numbers | GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D | XT2409-6 |
