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Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 8a

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GooglePixel 8GooglePixel 8a
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023May 2024
Display
Screen size6.2″6.1″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness424 pixels per inch431 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits2,000 nits
Display typeActua; OLEDActua; OLED
Pixel density428 ppi430 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 1,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)Up to 1,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now PlayingAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Display features20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display up to 120 Hz; HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)
Performance
ChipTensor G3Tensor G3
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAMUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAM
Cameras
Main camera50 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP13 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera10.5 MP13 MP
Main camera50 MP Octa PD wide camera; 1.2 μm pixel width; f/1.68 aperture; 82° field of view; 1/1.31" image sensor size; Super Res Zoom up to 8x64 MP Quad PD wide camera; 0.8 μm pixel width; f/1.89 aperture; 80° field of view; 1/1.73" image sensor size; Super Res Zoom up to 8x; Optical and electronic image stabilisation on wide
Ultra wide camera12 MP ultrawide camera with autofocus; 1.25 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 125.8° field of view; Lens correction13 MP Ultrawide camera; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 120° field of view; Lens correction
Front camera10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera; 1.22 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 95° ultrawide field of view13 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 96.5° Ultrawide field of view
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 8xSuper Res Zoom up to 8x
Video recordingRear camera; 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; 1080p video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; Dual exposure on wide camera; Front camera; 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; Audio Magic Eraser; Macro Focus Video; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Slow-motion video support up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; Astrophotography timelapse; Optical image stabilisation; Fused Video Stabilisation; 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation; 4K locked video stabilisation; 1080p active video stabilisation; Digital zoom up to 7x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264); Audio; Audio Magic Eraser; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction; Audio zoomRear camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; Front camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps; Slow-motion video support up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; Astrophotography timelapse; Optical image stabilisation; Fused Video Stabilisation; 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation; 4K locked video stabilisation; 1080p active video stabilisation; Digital zoom up to 5x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264); Audio; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction; Audio Magic Eraser
Front video4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps
Camera featuresUltra HDR; Best Take; Macro Focus; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur; Motion mode; Real Tone; Face Unblur; Panorama; Manual white balancing; Locked Folder; Night Sight; Astrophotography; Top Shot; Portrait mode; Portrait Light; Super Res Zoom; Motion auto-focus; Frequent Faces; Dual exposure controls; Live HDR+; Long Exposure; Action Pan; Magic Editor; Audio Magic Eraser; Macro Focus Video; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Astrophotography timelapse; Speech enhancement; Single-zone LDAF (laser detect auto-focus) sensor; Spectral and flicker sensor; Optical + electronic image stabilisation on wideBest Take; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur; Real Tone; Face Unblur; Panorama; Manual white balancing; Locked Folder; Night Sight; Top Shot; Portrait mode; Portrait Light; Motion Auto-Focus; Frequent Faces; Dual exposure controls; Live HDR+; Ultra HDR; Long Exposure; Astrophotography; Magic Editor; Audio Magic Eraser; Cinematic Pan; Astrophotography timelapse; Speech enhancement
Battery and charging
Battery4,575 mAh4,492 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 27 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingUp to 18 WUp to 7.5 W
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4485 mAh24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4404 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 27 W; USB PD 3.0 PPS; up to 50% in about 30 minutes with Google’s 30 W USB-C charger (sold separately)Up to 18 W; USB Power Delivery
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 18 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargersQi-certified; up to 7.5 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)
Charges other devicesBattery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devices–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight187 g189 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.9 mm
Height × width150.5 × 70.8 mm152.1 × 72.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP67
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus front and back; matte aluminium frameGorilla Glass 3 front; matte composite back; matte aluminium frame
ColoursObsidian, Hazel, Rose, MintObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button; volume buttons
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP67 under IEC 60529
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensor; Face UnlockUnder-display fingerprint sensor; Face Unlock
SensorsProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; BarometerProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; Barometer
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioStereo speakers
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionTwo microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14Android 14
Software updates7 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops7 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops
AI featuresGemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live and Gemini Apps; Circle to Search, Live Translate and Call Assist (availability varies by feature, region and language)Gemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live and Gemini Apps; Circle to Search and Call Assist (availability varies by feature, region and language)
In the boxPixel 8; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptorPixel 8a; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile network5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator
SIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; 2×2 + 2×2 MIMO; Google CastWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE80; MIMO; Google Cast
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with dual antennasBluetooth 5.3 with LE and antenna diversity
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
PositioningDual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)

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