Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8a Comparison
  • OS updates until 2031 (5+ years remaining) updates
  • Security patches until 2031 (5+ years) updates

Predecessor Comparison

Here's how Google Pixel 8a compares with its predecessor Google Pixel 7a:

Advantages of Google Pixel 8a

  • This phone is powered by a better chipset: Google Tensor G3, compared to the predecessor's Google Tensor G2. This means faster processing and improved overall performance.
  • This phone offers a larger battery capacity (4492 mAh) compared to the Google Pixel 7a (4385 mAh), resulting in longer usage time.
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Google Pixel 8a Size

Credit Card Width: 72.7 mm Height: 152.1 mm
The Google Pixel 8a has dimensions of 152.1 mm (height) × 72.7 mm (width) × 8.9 mm (thickness). For comparison, you can see the size of the Google Pixel 8a next to a standard credit card measuring 85.6 × 53.98 mm for an easy size reference.
The diagram shows the Google Pixel 8a and a standard credit card in accurate proportions to each other, but not at their real-life size on your display.

Battery Analysis & Comparison

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This smartphone has a battery that's

-17.4% (-943mAh)

compared to other Midrange models
Average: 5,435mAh | Current: 4,492mAh

Smartphones using Google Tensor G3 chipset

Released

2024 May 07

NFC

Yes

Initial OS

Android 14

Details

Android 14

Major update cycle

7 years

Security update cycle

7 years

Card slot

No

Charger in the box

No

Body
Dimensions

152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm

Weight

188 g

IP Rating

Does not have an IP rating for water or dust protection

SIM

Nano-SIM and eSIM

Details

Back from plastic and aluminum frame

Colors

Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe

Display
Protection

Gorilla Glass 3

Tech

OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits peak

Refresh rate

120Hz

Brightness

2000nits

Size

6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 81.6% screen-to-body ratio

Screen to Body Ratio

81.60%

Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio 430 ppi density

Always-on display

Performance
Chipset - V1

Google Tensor G3

Nanometer

4 nm

GPU

Immortalis-G715s MC10

Internal Storage

UFS 3.1

CPU

Nona-core 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510

RAM/Storage V1 8GB/128GB
RAM/Storage V2 8GB/256GB
Battery
Capacity

4492mAh

Wired charging

18W

Wireless charging

7.5 W

Specs

Non-removable
PD3.0

USB

USB Type-C 3.2

Cameras
Main

64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm wide, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ ultrawide, 1.12µm

OIS

Yes

Features

Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama

Video

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS

Selfie

13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm ultrawide, 1.12µm

Selfie Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound
Stereo

Stereo speakers and sound

3.5mm jack

No

FM Radio

No

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE

Misc
GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC

Sensors

Optical fingerprint under display, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band market/region dependent

WiFi 6/7

WiFi 6E

5G

Yes

Price

$ 499

What are the key specifications of the Google Pixel 8a?

It is powered by the Google Tensor G3, fitted with a 6.1 inch display, a battery with 4492 mAh capacity and a main camera sensor of 64MP.

Does this device support NFC?

Yes, it has an NFC chip and can handle contactless payments and other functions that require it.

Does the box include a charger?

There is no charger in the box.