Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 8 front and back in Hazel

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Google Pixel 8

₹44,999

Lowest price since launch

Google Pixel 9a Iris Front, Back and Side

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Google Pixel 9a

₹44,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G4
Display6.2", OLED, 120Hz6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz
Camera50MP+12MP/10MP (Front)48MP+13MP/13MP (Front)
Battery4575mAh, 27W5100mAh, 23W
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB256GB

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Recommended ForDisplay, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Design and Build QualityPerformance, Gaming and Main Camera

General

ColorsHazel, Mint, Obsidian, RoseIris, Porcelain, Obsidian
LaunchOctober 04, 2023March 19, 2025
AvailabilityOctober 12, 2023April 16, 2025
Launch Price₹75,999₹49,999

Display

Winner:Google Pixel 8

TypeOLEDp-OLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR
Size6.2 inches6.3 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2424 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch428 ppi422.2 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness2000 nits2700 nits

Body

Winner:Google Pixel 8

Weight187 grams186 grams
FrontGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 3
BackGlassPlastic
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 3
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Chipset BrandGoogleGoogle
Chipset NameTensor G3Tensor G4
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUImmortalis-G715s MC10Mali-G715 MP7
Software NameGoogle AndroidAndroid
Software SkinGoogle AndroidGoogle Android
OS Updates(Years)7 year(s)7 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Camera Resolution50 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP13 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesDual LED Flash, Panorama, Ultra HDRDual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationOIS
Video10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OISgyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Front Camera Resolution10 MP13 MP
Front Camera TypeUltra-wideUltrawide
FeaturesAuto HDR, PanoramaHdR, panorama
Video1080p@30/60fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS1080@30fps, 4k@30fps

Battery

Winner:Google Pixel 8

Capacity4575 mAh5100 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Polymer
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed27 W23 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

WLANWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/beWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.35.3
PositioningGALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5)Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Radio--

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
AI FeaturesBest Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur
SensorsAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor