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Google Pixel 8a vs vivo V40

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GooglePixel 8avivoV40
Overview
ReleasedMay 2024July 2024
Display
Screen size6.1″6.78″
Resolution2400 × 10802800 × 1260
Sharpness431 pixels per inch453 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits4,500 nits
Display typeActua; OLEDCurved AMOLED, P3 colour gamut and 8,000,000:1 contrast
Pixel density430 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 1,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)4,500 nits local peak
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3SCHOTT Xensation alpha cover glass, maker India release
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)–
Performance
ChipTensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPU–Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 4 nm
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAMIndia configurations below; LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2 identified by 91mobiles
Cameras
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP50 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
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 wide50 MP autofocus, 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 correction50 MP autofocus, f/2.0 and 119° field of view
Front camera13 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 96.5° Ultrawide field of view50 MP autofocus, f/2.0 and 92° ± 3° field of view
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 Eraser–
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 enhancementSeven ZEISS portrait styles with 24/35/50 mm crop options, not optical telephoto; Aura Light and flicker sensor; live photo, night, portrait, high-resolution, panorama, document, slow-motion, time-lapse, Supermoon, astro, Pro, snapshot and food modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,492 mAh5,500 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 mAhSecond-generation BlueVolt silicon-carbon battery
Wired chargingUp to 18 W; USB Power Delivery80 W FlashCharge; maker parameter page also prints 9 V/1.3 A alongside the 80 W claim without explaining the discrepancy
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 7.5 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight189 g190 g
Thickness8.9 mm7.58 mm
Height × width152.1 × 72.7 mm164.16 × 74.93 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP68
MaterialsGorilla Glass 3 front; matte composite back; matte aluminium frameGlass back; aluminium alloy corner reinforcement and metal camera bezel described by maker release
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, AloeGanges Blue, Lotus Purple and Titanium Grey; maker dimensions 16.416 × 7.493 × 0.758 cm
ButtonsPower button; volume buttons–
Water resistance detailIP67 under IEC 60529Maker IP68 test at 1.5 m in fresh water for 30 minutes
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensor; Face UnlockOptical in-display fingerprint reader, 91mobiles
SensorsProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; BarometerAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14
Software updates7 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel DropsThree Android upgrades and four years of security updates reported at launch by 91mobiles
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 adaptorIndia phone, charger, cable, case, applied protective film, SIM tool and guide; European box contents differ
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 B1/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/26/28, TDD B38/39/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/8/28/40/77/78
SIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIMDual nano-SIM with 5G + 5G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE80; MIMO; Google Cast2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi; protocol version unpublished on consulted maker sheet
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with LE and antenna diversityBluetooth 5.4
NFCYesNot supported in India; overseas NFC and eSIM listings do not describe this configuration
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C and OTG
PositioningGNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS and NavIC

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