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Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ) vs Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 8 X Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ) 05Points
Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4385
mAh

(Non removable)

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Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

11mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)

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Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)} 5 Advantages Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ) vs Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)} 14 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
+431 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs424 PPI
+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP24%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP
+(front) 13MP19%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 11MP
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster		vs5G Sub6
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)vs+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)15%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
193 grams (6.76 ounces)vs+187 grams (6.55 ounces)3%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
HDR8vs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
90Hzvs+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
6.1"vs+6.2"2%
Larger screen
1/1.73" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches32%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 14vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4385 mAhvs+4575 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+30W67%
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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
40 Common items in both devices
8GB LPDDR5 / 8GB LPDDR5X
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
OLED
1080x2400 pixels
Dual-LED flash
+33 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
ModelPixel 7a (G0DZQ)Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Other model namesPixel 7a UW G0DZQ (Verizon)Google Pixel 8 G9BQD
Country or region availableUSA
USA		CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date5/10/202310/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.9 x 152 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Display typeOLEDOLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)431 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate90Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR8
Always-On Display		2000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)		Nona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G710 MP7ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 766112 (v9)
Geekbench: 3191 (v5.1), 3631 (v6)
GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)		AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10)
Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1		128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE		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, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (260, 261)		SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE		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, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm		(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.73" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Slow motion		4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels11 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4064x2648 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4385 mAh4575 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0		30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging7.5W Qi wireless charging18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
• Google Cast		• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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