Google Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 8
Comparing 2 products
Basic Information
General Overview
Device Type
Bar
Bar
Model
GWKK3, GHL1X, G0DZQ, G82U8
GKWS6, G9BQD
Announced
2023, May
2023, October
Released
2023, May
2023, October
Status
Available
Available
Design
Type
Bar
Bar
Dimensions
152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
Weight
193.5 g (6.84 oz)
187 g (6.60 oz)
Protection
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Colors
Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose
Network
2G Network
Yes
Yes
3G Network
Yes
Yes
4G Network
Yes
Yes
5G Network
Yes
Yes
SIM
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Dual SIM
Yes, Nano-SIM and eSIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM
Display
Display Type
OLED
OLED
Size
6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio)
6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
1080 x 2400 pixels
Display Colors
1B colors
1B colors
Pixel Density
429 ppi density
428 ppi density
Touch Screen
Yes
Yes
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Features
Always-on display
HDR, 90Hz
120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Media
FM Radio
No
No
Earphone Jack
No
No
Camera
Camera Set
Dual Cameras
Dual Cameras
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
2nd Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF
Camera Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Features
Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Flash
Dual-LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Selfie Set
Single Camera
Single Camera
Selfie Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Features
Auto-HDR, panorama
Auto-HDR, panorama
Software
OS
Android 13
Android 14
Hardware
Chipset
Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G710 MP7
Immortalis-G715s MC10
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Internal Storage
128 GB
128/256 GB
Card Slot
No
No
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Connectivity
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Wi-fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
Yes
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFC
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes, wireless charging
Yes, 18W wireless / Reverse wireless
Data
GPRS
Yes
Yes
EDGE
Yes
Yes
Speed
HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G
Battery
Battery Type
Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer)
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Capacity
4385 mAh
4575 mAh, Battery
Placement
Non-removable
Non-removable
Fast Charging
Yes, Wired, PD3.0
Yes, 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min (advertised)