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Google Pixel 8a vs vivo V29 Pro

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GooglePixel 8avivoV29 Pro
Overview
ReleasedMay 2024October 2023
Display
Screen size6.1″6.78″
Resolution2400 × 10802800 × 1260
Sharpness431 pixels per inch453 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits–
Display typeActua; OLEDAMOLED with 55° curved edges
Pixel density430 ppi–
Brightness detailUp 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 Playing–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3–
Display features20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display up to 120 Hz; HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)1.07 billion colours and HDR10+; PWM dimming at 2,160 Hz in 90 Hz mode and 1,920 Hz in 60/120 Hz modes
Performance
ChipTensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8200
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPU–Dimensity 8200, 4 nm
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAMIndia configurations below; up to 8 GB extended RAM uses storage rather than additional physical memory
Cooling–Bionic vapour chamber; area unpublished
Cameras
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNone12 MP
Optical zoomNone2×
Front camera13 MP50 MP
Main camera64 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 wideSony IMX766, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/1.88 and OIS
Ultra wide camera13 MP Ultrawide camera; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 120° field of view; Lens correction8 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto camera–Sony IMX663 portrait camera, f/1.98 and 2× optical zoom
Front camera13 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 96.5° Ultrawide field of view50 MP Eye AF, f/2.0; 92° before and 90° after distortion correction
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 8x–
Video recordingRear 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 EraserFront and rear up to 4K at 60 fps, Gadgets360 and IndianExpress; stabilisation modes reduce resolution
Front video4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps–
Camera featuresBest 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 enhancementSmart Aura Light, multispectral sensor, rear flash, Wedding Style Portrait, OIS + EIS Super Night Video, Ultra Stable Video, night, high-resolution, panorama, documents, slow-motion, time-lapse, Supermoon, astro, Pro, food, sports, dual-view, live-photo and micro-movie modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,492 mAh4,600 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingUp to 7.5 WNone
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4404 mAhParameter sheet lists 4,505 mAh minimum; overview instead labels rated capacity 4,500 mAh; both use 4,600 mAh typical
Wired chargingUp to 18 W; USB Power Delivery80 W FlashCharge, 11 V/7.3 A
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 7.5 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight189 g188 g
Thickness8.9 mm7.46 mm
Height × width152.1 × 72.7 mm164.18 × 74.37 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67–
MaterialsGorilla Glass 3 front; matte composite back; matte aluminium frameGlass back and aerospace-grade metal border, maker overview
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, AloeHimalayan Blue and Space Black; maker dimensions 16.418 × 7.437 × 0.746 cm, which differ from Gadgets360's database figures
ButtonsPower button; volume buttons–
Water resistance detailIP67 under IEC 60529–
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensor; Face UnlockIn-display fingerprint reader
SensorsProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; BarometerAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope
SpeakersStereo speakersSingle speaker, IndianExpress
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14Funtouch OS 13 Global; Android 13 identified by Gadgets360 and IndianExpress
Software updates7 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 and Call Assist (availability varies by feature, region and language)–
In the boxPixel 8a; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptorDocumentation, cable, power adapter, SIM tool, case and applied protective film
Connectivity
Mobile network5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operatorIndia GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/4/5/8/19/28A, TDD B34/38/39/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/8/28A/40/77/78
SIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIMDual nano-SIM, dual standby
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE80; MIMO; Google Cast2.4/5 GHz; protocol version unpublished in India sheet
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with LE and antenna diversityBluetooth 5.3
NFCYesNot supported, IndianExpress
USBUSB Type-C 3.2Type-C and OTG; USB 2.0 identified by Gadgets360
PositioningGNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS and NavIC

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