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Google Pixel 8a
Google Pixel 8a
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Tensor G3
4 nm
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4492 mAh
18W
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6.1"
1080x2400 pixels
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64 MP
4K@30/60fps,
Google Pixel 9a
Google Pixel 9a
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Tensor G4
4 nm
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5100 mAh
23W
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6.3"
1080 x 2424 pixels
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48 MP
4K@30/60fps
General
Launch Date
May 07, 2024
March 19, 2025
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 14
Android 15
OS Updates
7 Years
7 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
7 Years
AI Features
Gemini - AI assistant, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji
Gemini Integration, Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Audio Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Add Me, Call Assist Suite, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Pixel Studio and more
Body
Dimensions
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
188 g
186 g
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
IP Rating
IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min)
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))
Display
Size
6.1 inches
6.3 inches
Type
OLED, HDR10, Always-on display
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
2700 nits
Resolution
1080x2400 pixels
1080 x 2424 pixels
Pixel Density
431 ppi
422 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
20:9
Screen to Body Ratio
81.6 %
83.5 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G3
Google Tensor G4
Process Size
4 nm
4 nm
CPU
Nona-core
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3
4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715
4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3
4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715
4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510
Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Mali-G715 MP7
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5X
Expandable Memory
Camera
Main Camera
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
f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
48 MP
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Fixed Focus
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps,
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Video Recording Features
OIS, Slo-motion
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Selfie Features
Auto-HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM 1 5G Bands
18 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N76, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N76, N77, N78
18 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
SIM 2 5G Bands
17 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N76, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N76, N77, N78
18 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
Yes
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
4492 mAh
5100 mAh
Type
Li-Polymer
Li-Po
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
18W
23W
Wireless Charging
7.5W
5W
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
No
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Aloe, Bay, Obsidian, Porcelain
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Price in India
₹52999
₹49999
FAQs
In this comparison, the Google Pixel 9a with the Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 8a with the Google Tensor G3 (4nm), thanks to its more efficient chipset.
Both phones offer the same OS update support and receive security updates for the same duration.
Both phones feature AMOLED displays. They have the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 9a also has a brighter display with 2700 nits, improving outdoor visibility. These phones have the same resolution.
Google Pixel 9a has a larger 5100 mAh battery for longer usage. Google Pixel 9a supports faster wired charging at 23W. Google Pixel 8a also offers faster wireless charging at 7.5W.
Google Pixel 9a offers better water and dust resistance with an IP68 rating.