Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has better RAM than Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has better resolution of 2076 x 2152 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 9 Pro Fold | Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8.03 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4650 mAh | 4492 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 10.8 MP + 10.5 MP Triple | 64 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 129999 | Rs. 44999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is Rs. 129999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 07, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 44999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold's 8.03 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 430 PPI & Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has only 372 PPI display density. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has 6:5 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold's larger 16 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 outshines Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold's 48 MP + 10.8 MP + 10.5 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 9 Pro Fold's 10 MP + 10 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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| Name | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel9 Pro Fold | Pixel 8a, (GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+eSim | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 13, 2024 | May 07, 2024 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9 Pro Fold, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | Handset, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch Adaptor, Sim Tool |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 150.2 x 155.2 x 5.1 mm | 72.7 x 152.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 257 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Obsidian | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 8.03 inches, 2152 x 2076 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 6:5 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 372 PPI | ~ 430 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.6% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Cover Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Up to 1600 nits (HDR) and up to 2700 nits (peak brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | Always-on Display, Upto 1,400 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Punch Hole |
| Foldable Display | Yes | |
| Dual Display | Yes, OLED, 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, Up to 1800 nits (HDR) and up to 2700 nits (peak brightness), >2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR support | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Sub-6: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/40/41/48/66/70/71/75/76/77/78/79, 5G mmWave: Bands n257/n258/n260/n261 | Sub-617: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/76/77/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11ax) with 2.4 G + 5 GHz + 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO | WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz), HE80, MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Magnetometer, Ambient light sensor | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Folded: 155.2 mm (height) x 77.1 mm (width) x 10.5 mm (depth), AI Mobile (Google AI), Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio | 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 | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 10.8 MP ƒ/3.1 (Telephoto) | 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 |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing | 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 |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 Front camera 10 MP ƒ/2.2 Inner camera Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 20mm, 1.12µm Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14, upgradable to v15 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G3 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Nine-Cores Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | 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 | 4650 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4492 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 7.5W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |