Google Pixel 8a vs OnePlus Nord 5
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP/13MP | 50MP+8MP/50MP | ||
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 6800 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP/13MP | 50MP+8MP/50MP | ||
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 6800 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Gaming, Software, Main Camera, Display and Multimedia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Gaming, Software, Main Camera, Display and Multimedia |
General
| Colors | Aloe, Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian | Dry Ice, Marble Sands, Phantom Gray | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | May 07, 2024 | July 08, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 15, 2024 | July 09, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹31,999 | ||
| Colors | Aloe, Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian | Dry Ice, Marble Sands, Phantom Gray | ||
| Launch | May 07, 2024 | July 08, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 15, 2024 | July 09, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹31,999 |
Display
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.83 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1272 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.8:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 430 ppi | 450 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.83 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1272 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.8:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 430 ppi | 450 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1800 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Weight | 188 grams | 211 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | |||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 188 grams | 211 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | |||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Nona-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 735 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | OxygenOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year | 4 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Nona-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 735 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | OxygenOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year | 4 year |
Main Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | OIS | gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | OIS | gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultra-wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock, Panorama, Portrait | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultra-wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock, Panorama, Portrait | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Capacity | 4492 mAh | 6800 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 80 w | ||
| Capacity | 4492 mAh | 6800 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 80 w |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | AI Eraser, AI Translation, AI Unblur, AI Writer | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | AI Eraser, AI Translation, AI Unblur, AI Writer | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
