Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) vs Google Pixel 9A


Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)
Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)
vs
Google Pixel 9A
Google Pixel 9A

Quick Comparison

Both Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) and Google Pixel 9A comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9A has better resolution of 2424 x 1080 than Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has more internal memory than Google Pixel 9A

NameGoogle Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)Google Pixel 9A
RAM8 GB8 GB
Display6.2 in6.3 in
Internal Memory256 GB128 GB
Battery4575 mAh5100 mAh
Camera50 MP + 12 MP Dual48 MP + 13 MP Dual
PriceRs. 49999Rs. 49990

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Detailed Comparison

Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) is Rs. 49999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be May 07, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Google Pixel 9A is Rs. 49990.

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9A has larger screen size of 6.3 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)'s 6.2 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has display density of 428 PPI & Google Pixel 9A has only 421 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.3% than Google Pixel 9A's ~ 83.9%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.

Memory comparison

Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 9A (128 GB).

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Google Pixel 9A's 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 9A will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)'s 10.5 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.

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Full Comparison

NameGoogle Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)Google Pixel 9A
General
ModelPixel 8Pixel 9a
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+eSimeSIM SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateOctober 04, 2023May 07, 2025 (Expected)
Design
Dimensions70.8 x 150.5 x 8.9 mm73.3 x 154.7 x 8.9 mm
Weight187 g186 g
ColorsHazel, Obsidian, RoseBlack; other colors
Display
TypeColor OLED Screen (16M Colors)Color OLED Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:920:9
PPI~ 428 PPI~ 421 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 89.3%~ 83.9%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
FeaturesActua 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 SupportAlways-on display
NotchYes, Punch HolePunch Hole
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Card SlotNoNo
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G Bandsn1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78Sub-617: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/76/77/78
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi VersionWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)WiFi 6E
BluetoothYes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HDYes, v5.3
USBYes, USB-C v3.2Yes, USB-C v3.2
USB FeaturesUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage
Extra
GPSYes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDSwith A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, In Display
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, MagnetometerAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
NFCYesYes
Water ResistanceYes, 1.5 m upto 30 minYes, 1 m upto 30 min
IP RatingIP68IP67
Dust ResistantYesYes
Extra FeaturesStereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Reply to Notifications through Google Assistant, Audio Magic Eraser, LPDDR5X RAM, Audio zoom, AI Mobile (Google AI)
Camera
Rear Camera50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle)
12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)		48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle)
13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesUltra 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+Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Video Recording4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
FlashYes, Dual LEDYes, Dual LED
Front Camera10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole		13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
Punch Hole
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v14Android v15
Chipsetgoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G4
CPU3 GHz, Nine Core Processor3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A5101xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz
GPUMali-GUMali-G715 MC7
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicYesYes
VideoYesYes
FM RadioNoNo
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size4575 mAh, Li-Po Battery5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 30W Fast ChargingYes, 18W
Wireless ChargingYesYes, 7.5W
Reverse ChargingYes

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