Google Pixel 8A vs Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Google Pixel 8A. In terms of display resolution, Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 3840 x 1644 than Google Pixel 8A which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Google Pixel 8A
| Name | Google Pixel 8A | Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 13 MP Dual | 12 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 37999 | Rs. 90999 |
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Detailed Comparison
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 May 11, 2022. The cost of Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 90999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8A has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.5 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Sony's phone has display density of 643 PPI & Google's phone has only 430 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Sony's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.2% than Google's phone ~ 81.6%. Google Pixel 8A has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 21:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 8A's lower 8 GB RAM. Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Google Pixel 8A (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8A's 64 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 12 MP Quad 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 Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 12 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 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 8A | Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 8a, (GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D | Xperia 5 IV |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 07, 2024 | May 11, 2022 |
| 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 | 71 x 165 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 185 g |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1644 x 3840 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| PPI | ~ 430 PPI | ~ 643 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.6% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| 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 BT.2020, Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Notch | Punch Hole | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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, v5.2, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 136 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP65 |
| 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/1.7 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.3 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 0.3 MP (Depth Sensor) TOF 3D |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating, Panorama, HDR, Eye Tracking |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 20mm, 1.12µm Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Nine-Cores Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 730 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4492 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes |