Device summary
Pixel 8a
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 6.1-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 72.9 mm × 152.4 mm × 9.0 mm | 72.7 mm × 152.1 mm × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 189 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 | 1080 × 2400 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Peak brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Google Tensor G3 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 64 MP · ƒ/1.89 | Wide · 64 MP · ƒ/1.89 |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Selfie · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Typical capacity | 4385 mAh | 4492 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP67 | IP67 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 6.1-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 72.9 mm × 152.4 mm × 9.0 mm | 72.7 mm × 152.1 mm × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 189 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 | 1080 × 2400 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Peak brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Google Tensor G3 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 64 MP · ƒ/1.89 | Wide · 64 MP · ƒ/1.89 |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Selfie · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Typical capacity | 4385 mAh | 4492 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP67 | IP67 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Pixel 8a
5 g lighter · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Pixel 7a vs Pixel 8a Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Pixel 8a
Strengths
- 64MP computational camera that punches above its price class
- Bright 120Hz Actua OLED display in a compact body
- IP67 sealing and seven years of OS and security updates
Compromises
- 18W wired charging feels slow even at launch and more so years later
- Tensor G3 runs warm under sustained camera or gaming load
- No telephoto lens limits zoom versatility