Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X) vs Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

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

9/26/2024 11:21 AM, updated: 5/28/2025 11:38 AM

Compare Google Pixel 8 Pro X Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4385
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB) Compare Google Pixel 7a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Nona-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)

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!

2 Advantages Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)	vs	18 Advantages Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
+193 grams (6.76 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+(front) 13MP22% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10.5MP
2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)	vs	+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (101GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)2% Thinner
HDR8	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
90Hz	vs	+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1344x2992 pixels55% Higher resolution screen
431 PPI	vs	+490 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.1"	vs	+6.7"10% Larger screen
(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP89% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/1.73" inches	vs	+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.
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4385 mAh	vs	+5050 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+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.
2 microphones	vs	+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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

UFS 3.1

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

OLED / LTPO OLED

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera

OIS: Optical stabilization

+33 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 7a (GHL1X)	Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Other model names	Pixel 7a GHL1X	Google Pixel 8 Pro GC3VE
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Google	Google
Release date	5/10/2023	10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.9 x 152 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)	76.5 x 162.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.4 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Display type	OLED	LTPO OLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1344x2992 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	431 PPI	490 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate	90Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display	2400nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm)	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-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 controller	ARM Mali-G710 MP7	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 766112 (v9) Geekbench: 3191 (v5.1), 3631 (v6) GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 924912 (v9), 1151301 (v10) Geekbench: 3613 (v5), 4462 (v6) GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.0126°1/2"0.8µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	1/1.31" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera
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	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	20mm (lens)	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + 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/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4385 mAh	5050 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	7.5W Qi wireless charging	23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
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, Snow, Sea, Coral • Google Cast	• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.12W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.84W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X) vs Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)

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

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate