Comparing Google Pixel 8a and Pixel 8: what are the differences?

The Google Pixel 8a launched as a toned-down model of the flagship Pixel 8 sequence. It prices much less too, at a beginning worth of Rs 52,999 in India. The Pixel 8a affords flagship-like specs and even runs on the identical Tensor G3 chipset. The smartphone additionally has a FHD+ 120Hz OLED show, a 64MP main digital camera, and a 4,492mAh battery.

We’ve already talked about what’s completely different between the Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a. Now, we take a deep dive into the variations between the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a. Right here’s how completely different the 2 telephones are.

Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8: specs at a look

Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8: worth in India

Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8: design

The Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 share an identical design language with not a lot of a distinction between the 2 telephones. With the Pixel 8, you get rounded edges and a flat show with a punch-hole digital camera. The rear digital camera strip can be the identical with the thick band working alongside each ends of the cellphone.

It’s nearly unimaginable to distinguish between the Pixel 8a and Pixel 8. Each are compact with the Pixel 8 providing a barely larger show. But it surely’s price mentioning that the Pixel 8 has a glass again, whereas the Pixel 8a is available in a plastic physique with a matte end. The Pixel 8a, nonetheless, affords extra peppy color choices with Bay (blue) and Aloe (shiny inexperienced).

Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8: show

Google Pixel 8a has a 6.1-inch FHD+ (1080×2400 pixels) OLED show with a 120Hz refresh price, 1400 nits HDR, and 2000 nits peak brightness. It additionally has Gorilla Glass 3 safety layered on high. With the Pixel 8, you get a barely larger 6.2-inch display however with the identical decision and peak brightness. Each telephones additionally include an All the time-on show. The Pixel 8, nonetheless, has Gorilla Glass Victus safety making the display stronger than the Pixel 8a.

Total, you’re getting principally the identical show on the Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 when it comes to specs.

Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8: efficiency

The Pixel 8a is powered by the Google Tensor G3 chipset aided by the Titan M2 safety coprocessor. The smartphone has 8GB LPDDR5x RAM paired with 128GB and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. The Pixel 8 additionally comes with the identical {hardware} specs because the Pixel 8a. Based mostly on this data, you need to get an identical efficiency from each units. We are able to’t decide the real-life use case of the Pixel 8a but since we haven’t reviewed it, however there shouldn’t be a lot of a distinction in efficiency.

Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8: cameras

The digital camera bit is completely different for the 2 telephones. On the Pixel 8a, you get a 64MP extensive digital camera with as much as 8x Tremendous Res Zoom, Optical and Digital Picture Stabilisation. The second digital camera is a 13MP ultra-wide lens with a 120-degree subject of view. For selfies, there’s a 13MP ultra-wide digital camera up entrance. This is identical digital camera setup because the Pixel 7a however with extra AI options reminiscent of Magic Editor, Finest Take, and Audio Magic Eraser.

The Pixel 8, then again, has a 50MP extensive digital camera with Tremendous Res Zoom as much as 8x, EIS and OIS, and a 12 MP ultra-wide digital camera. It homes a ten.5MP entrance digital camera for selfies.

Simply contemplating the numbers, the Pixel 8a might sound to supply higher cameras however we are able to’t say for positive earlier than testing out the gadget. The Pixel 8 is already top-of-the-line digital camera telephones and the Pixel 8a is predicted to supply spectacular digital camera outcomes as nicely. So it wouldn’t be a loss on both aspect.

Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8: battery, software program

The Pixel 8a packs a 4,492mAh battery with 27W quick charging and wi-fi Qi charging assist. Google claims the cellphone can final over 24 hours and as much as 72 hours with Excessive Battery Saver. The Pixel 8 has an even bigger 4,575mAh battery with 30W quick charging assist. Though the distinction is marginally excessive, the Pixel 8 continues to be profitable right here within the battery division.

On the software program entrance, each telephones run Android 14 out of the field with 7 years of OS, safety, and Function Drop updates.

Verdict

If we contemplate the spec-based comparability, then the Pixel 8a appears fairly near the Pixel 8. You get the identical chipset, show, software program expertise, and digital camera options on the Pixel 8a and Pixel 8. There are variations within the battery and charging side, and the cellphone’s materials. However general, the Pixel 8a appears to supply nearly the identical expertise because the flagship Pixel 8. The worth distinction can be fairly massive so even when you go for the Pixel 8a, you received’t be lacking out on a lot when in comparison with the Pixel 8.

Be careful until we evaluation the Pixel 8a, and we’ll replace you on the real-life efficiency.