Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB)
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB) has better RAM than Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB) has better resolution of 2992 x 1344 than Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5050 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 59999 | Rs. 105999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 07, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 59999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB) is Rs. 105999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) has OLED Screen type where as Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB) has Screen type. Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB) has display density of 490 PPI & Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 430 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.8% than Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 81.6%. Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB)'s 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB)'s 10.5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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| Name | Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 07, 2024 | October 04, 2023 |
| In The Box | Handset, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch Adaptor, Sim Tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.7 x 152.1 x 8.9 mm | 76.5 x 162.6 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 213 g |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO OLED (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 430 PPI | ~ 490 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.6% | ~ 88.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on Display, Upto 1,400 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | Always-on Display with At a Glance and Now Playing, Upto 1,600 nits (HDR) and Upto 2,400 nits (Peak Brightness), Contrast Ratio: >1,000,000:1, HDR Support, Super Actua Display |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Sub-617: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/76/77/78 | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/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 | WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz), HE80, MIMO | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Seven years of OS, security and Feature Drop updates, AI Mobile (Google AI), LPDDR5x RAM, Stereo Speakers, 2 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Stereo Recording, Speech Enhancement, Wind Noise Reduction, Audio Magic Eraser | LPDDR5X RAM, Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise Suppression, Reply to Notifications through Google Assistant, Call Assist, Battery Share, Audio Magic Eraser, Video Boost, AI Mobile (Google AI) |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP 26mm, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 13 MP 120˚, 1.12µm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.68 (Wide Angle) 48 MP 5x optical zoom f/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP f/1.95 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+, Ultra HDR, Long Exposure | Pro Controls, High Resolution Images, 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 @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 13 MP 20mm, 1.12µm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | Punch Hole 10.5 MP f/2.2 with Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G3 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Nine-Cores Processor | 3 GHz, Nine Cores Processor |
| Core Details | 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 |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4492 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5050 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |