Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8 : Google has announced the Pixel 8a, an affordable smartphone launching on May 14th. Like all previous devices in the Pixel A series, the latest model has a lot in common with its more expensive sibling. The Pixel 8a uses the same Tensor G3 SoC that powered the more expensive Pixel 8 last year.
Google Pixel 8a, Pixel 8 price in India
The Google Pixel 8a is priced at Rs 52,999 for the 128GB variant and Rs 59,999 for the 256GB variant in India and will go on sale from May 14. On the other hand, the Pixel 8 is available on Flipkart for Rs 75,999.
The smartphones have almost identical specifications, but there are differences in the camera and color options. Here’s a comparison between the Pixel 8a and the Pixel 8.
Pixel 8 vs Pixel 8a specs comparison
| Feature | Pixel 8 | Pixel 8a |
| Display | 6.2-inch OLED Actua Display, 120Hz refresh rate | 6.1″ OLED Actua Display, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Display Resolution | 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) | 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) |
| Display Brightness | Up to 1,400 nits (HDR) and up to 2,000 nits (peak brightness) | Up to 1,400 nits (HDR) and up to 2,000 nits (peak brightness) |
| Color Options | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint |
| Display protection | Scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass | Scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass |
| Back protection | Edgeless Corning Gorilla Glass Victus back with matt aluminium frame | Scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass |
| Processor | Google Tensor 3 | Google Tensor 3 |
| RAM and storage | 8GB + 128GB/256GB | 8GB + 128GB/256GB |
| Security | Titan M2 security chip
Security core |
Titan M2 security chip
Security core |
| Dust and water protection | IP68 dust and water resistance | IP67 dust and water resistance |
| Battery Capacity | 4575 mAh | 4492 mAh |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP main octa-PD sensor (f/1.68), 12MP ultrawide, LDAF sensor, 1.2 μm pixel width | 64MP main quad PD sensor, 13MP ultrawide, 0.8 μm pixel width |
| Front Camera | 10.5MP dual PD selfie camera | 13MP |
| Software | Android 14 with guaranteed updates for 7 years | Android 14 with guaranteed updates for 7 years |
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