Google Pixel 3a vs Google Pixel 8 5G
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 8 5G has better RAM than Google Pixel 3a. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 8 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Google Pixel 3a which has resolution of 2220 x 1080. Google Pixel 8 5G has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3a
| Name | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 8 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.6 in | 6.2 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Camera | 12.2 MP | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 44999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May, 2019. The cost of Google Pixel 3a is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 5G is Rs. 44999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 3a has screen size of 5.6 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 8 5G's 6.2 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Google Pixel 3a has display density of 441 PPI & Google Pixel 8 5G has only 428 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Google Pixel 8 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.3% than Google Pixel 3a's ~ 77.2%. Google Pixel 3a has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 8 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 8 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 3a's lower 4 GB RAM. Google Pixel 8 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Google Pixel 3a (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Google Pixel 3a's 12.2 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 8 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 10.5 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 3a's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v9.0 (Pie) and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 8 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 3A | Pixel 8 |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May, 2019 | October 04, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.1 x 151.3 x 8.2 mm | 70.8 x 150.5 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 147 g | 187 g |
| Colors | Hazel, Obsidian, Rose | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.6 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 441 PPI | ~ 428 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 77.2% | ~ 89.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | Always-on Display, Now Playing,True Black Level, Full 24-bit Depth or 16 Million Colours, D67 White Point | Actua Display, Smooth Display (60 - 120 Hz), Always-on Display with At a Glance and Now Playing, Upto 1,400 nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 nits (Peak Brightness), Contrast Ratio: >1,000,000:1, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Pixel Imprint: Back-mounted , Barometer, Android Sensor Hub, Haptics | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | eSIM Compatible, Google Cast, AR Core, Built-in Google Assistant, Google Photos, Adaptive Battery | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Reply to Notifications through Google Assistant, Audio Magic Eraser, LPDDR5X RAM, Audio zoom, AI Mobile (Google AI) |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12.2 MP ƒ/1.8 | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 12.2MP Dual-pixel, Night Sight, Portrait Mode | Ultra HDR, Magic Editor, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+ |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 240/30/60 fps HD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD, 480p @ 30 fps | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | google Tensor G3 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Nine Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silve | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno 615 | Mali-GU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | |
| Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | Yes |
| Video | MP4, H.265 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4575 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |