Google Pixel 8A vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 8A has better RAM than Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has better resolution of 2778 x 1284 than Google Pixel 8A which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 8A | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Camera | 64 MP + 13 MP Dual | 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 37999 | Rs. 119900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 07, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 8A is Rs. 37999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 13, 2020. The cost of Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is Rs. 119900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 8A's 6.1 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Apple's phone has display density of 458 PPI & Google's phone has only 430 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 8A's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8A's 64 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max's 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 8A will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Google Pixel 8A has version 14 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has version v14.0 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Google Pixel 8A | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 8a, (GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
| 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 13, 2020 |
| 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 | 78.1 x 160.8 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 226 g |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 430 PPI | ~ 458 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.6% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Always-on Display, Upto 1,400 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Large Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 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 | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Sub-617: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/76/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz), HE80, MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| 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 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1.12µm | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Telephoto) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, yes Phase Detection 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 | Digital Zoom, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 20mm, 1.12µm Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | iOS v14.0 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Apple Bionic A14 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Nine-Cores Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | Yes | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4492 mAh, Li-Po Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours | |