Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google
Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8a
Google
Pixel 8a

At a glance

Brand
Google
Google
Release date
October 2023, 2 years 7 months ago
May 2024, 2 years ago
AnTuTu
1.142.984 Antutu v10 Overall performance better than 86% of devices
876.512 Antutu v10 Overall performance better than 83% of devices
Launch price
$ 549.00

Display

Size
6.7"
6.1"
Resolution
1344 x 2992 px WQHD+
1080 x 2400 px FHD+
Type
Oled
Oled
Density
490 ppi Very high density
431 ppi Very high density
Aspect ratio
20:9
20:9
Features
Hole-punch Notch, 1-120 Hz refresh rate, Refresh rate 120 Hz, Max brightness HBM - 1600 cd/m², Peak brightness - 2400 cd/m², 1000000:1 contrast ratio, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch resistant, 2.5D curved glass screen, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Capacitive, Multi-touch, Frameless, LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)
Hole-punch Notch, Refresh rate 120 Hz, Max brightness HBM - 1400 cd/m², 1000000:1 contrast ratio, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch resistant, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 2.5D curved glass screen, Capacitive, Multi-touch, Frameless

Performance

Chipset
Google Tensor G3
Google Tensor G3
CPU
1x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex X3 +4x2.45 GHz Cortex A715 + 4x2.15 GHz Cortex A510
1x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex X3 +4x2.45 GHz Cortex A715 + 4x2.15 GHz Cortex A510
CPU type
Nine-Core
Nine-Core
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Frequency
3 GHz
3 GHz
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Immortalis-G715s MC10
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
RAM type
RAM LPDDR5X
RAM LPDDR5X
64-bit
Yes
Yes

Rear camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
64 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.69
ƒ/ 1.89
Sensor
Samsung GNK
Sony IMX787
Pixel size
1.20 µm
0.70 µm
Sensor size
1/1.3"
1/1.72"
Flash
Dual LED
Dual LED
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
Slow motion
Yes, 240 fps
Yes, 240 fps
Features
Noise reduction, Pro Video Mode, 4K Video, Digital zoom, Optical zoom, Triple camera, Digital image stabilization, Optical Stabilization (OIS), Ultra stable video, Autofocus, Touch focus, Continuous autofocus, Manual focus, Phase detection autofocus (PDAF), Laser autofocus (LAF), All Pixel Omni- Directional PDAF, NPU AI Engine, Continuous shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face detection, White balance settings, ISO settings, Exposure compensation, Scene mode, Self-timer, RAW, Night Mode
Noise reduction, Pro Video Mode, 4K Video, Digital zoom, Dual camera, Digital image stabilization, Optical Stabilization (OIS), Ultra stable video, Autofocus, Touch focus, Continuous autofocus, Manual focus, Phase detection autofocus (PDAF), Laser autofocus (LAF), NPU AI Engine, Continuous shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face detection, White balance settings, ISO settings, Exposure compensation, Scene mode, Self-timer, RAW, Night Mode

Front camera

Resolution
10.8 Mpx
13 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Sensor
Samsung S5K3J1
Sony IMX712
Pixel size
1.22 µm
1.12 µm

Battery

Capacity
5050 mAh
4500 mAh
Type
Li-Polymer
Li-Polymer
Fast charge
Yes , 30.0W
Yes , 18.0W
Wireless charging
23W Wireless charging
Features
Wireless charging, Reverse charging, Non-removable
Wireless charging, Reverse charging, Non-removable
Charge cycles
1000 cycles
Runtime
~ 40h

Storage

Capacity
128 GB
128 GB
Type
UFS Storage 3.1
UFS Storage 3.1
SD slot
No
No

Body

Dimensions
76.5 mm 162.6 mm 8.8 mm Print 3D Model
72.7 mm 152.1 mm 8.9 mm Print 3D Model
Weight
213 g
188 g
Materials
Aluminium alloy , Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Metal
Colors
Black Yellow Cyan Beige Porcelain
Black White Blue Green Cyan
Water/dust resistance
IP68
IP67
Usable surface
88 %
81 %
Drop resistance
Class A B C D E 270 drops without defects
Repairability
Class A B C D E

Software

Operating system
Android 15 Android 15
Android 15 Android 15
Updates
OS updates: 7 years, Security updates: 7 years
OS updates: 7 years, Security updates: 7 years
Google services
With Google Mobile Services
With Google Mobile Services

Connectivity

SIM
Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM)
Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3 LELow energy consumption
Bluetooth 5.3 LELow energy consumption
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy), APT-x, LDAC, SBC, AAC
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy), APT-x, LDAC, SBC, AAC
Wi-Fi
802.11a , 802.11b , 802.11g , 802.11n , 802.11n 5GHz , 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) , WiFi 7 (802.11be)
802.11a , 802.11b , 802.11g , 802.11n , 802.11n 5GHz , 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) , WiFi 6E
Wi-Fi features
Dual band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi MiMO
Dual band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi MiMO
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
USB features
Charging, OTG
Charging, OTG
Navigation
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, Galileo, GLONASS (L1)
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, Galileo, GLONASS (L1)

Networks

5G
n1 (2100), n2 (1900 PCS), n3 (1800), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n12 (700), n20 (800), n25 (1900), n28b (700), n28a (700), n30 (2300), n38 (2600), n40 (2300), n41 (2500), n66 (1700), n71 (600), n75 (1500), n76 (1500), n77 (3700), n78 (3500)
n1 (2100), n2 (1900 PCS), n3 (1800), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n12 (700), n20 (800), n26 (850), n28b (700), n28a (700), n38 (2600), n40 (2300), n41 (2500), n66 (1700), n75 (1500), n76 (1500), n77 (3700), n78 (3500)
4G LTE
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B14 (700), B17 (700), B18 (800), B19 (800), B20 (800), B25 (1900+), B26 (850), B28b (700), B28a (700), B30 (2300), B32 (1500), B38 (TDD 2600), B39 (TDD 1900), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500), B42 (TDD 3500), B46 (TDD 900), B48 (TDD 3600), B66 (1700/2100), B71 (600)
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B17 (700), B18 (800), B19 (800), B20 (800), B26 (850), B28b (700), B28a (700), B30 (2300), B32 (1500), B38 (TDD 2600), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500), B42 (TDD 3500), B66 (1700/2100)
3G
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B6 (800), B8 (900), B19 (800)
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B6 (800), B8 (900), B19 (800)
2G
B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900)
B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900)

Sensors & security

Fingerprint
Yes, in screen
Yes, in screen
Accelerometer
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope
Yes
Yes
Proximity
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Barometer
Yes
Yes
Cooling system
Yes
Yes
Audio
Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers, 3 microphones
Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers, 3 microphones

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