Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 6a vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/23/2022 8:02 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 11:02 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 8 Plus X Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4410
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) Compare Google Pixel 6a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2691
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

24 Advantages Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	vs	6 Advantages Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)
+6GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (103GB available)91% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (54GB available)
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+431 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.1"11% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP1% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+1/2.55" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP13% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+4410 mAh64% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2691 mAh
+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary audio output
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
UFS 3.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19% Thinner
OLED	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.

29 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Other model names	Pixel 6a GX7AS (AT&T, T-Mobile)	iPhone 8 Plus A1864 (CDMA), iPhone 8+ A1897 (GSM)
Country or region available	Canada, USA, India, Singapore, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Google	Apple
Release date	7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022	9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in)	78.1 x 158.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.24 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Display type	OLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.1" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	431 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	505nits[typ], 876nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
System version	Android 12	iOS 11
Firmware update	Android 16	iOS 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)	64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)	Apple GPU (3-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 702380 (v9)	Geekbench: 10037 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1	64GB (54GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1863 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	A1863 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1905 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.81/3.6"57mm
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps Sony IMX363 sensor	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	32mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4410 mAh	2691 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)	feature not registered