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Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB) vs Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)

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

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Compare Google Pixel 7a X Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB) 13Points
Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

10.5mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X) Compare Google Pixel 8 X
Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4385
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)

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Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)} 13 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB) vs Pixel 7a (GHL1X)} 3 Advantages Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)15%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+8GB LPDDR5XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.		vs8GB LPDDR5
+187 grams (6.55 ounces)3%
Lighter		vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner		vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details		vsHDR8
+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.		vs90Hz
+6.2"2%
Larger screen		vs6.1"
+1/1.31" inches32%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.		vs1/1.73" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+4575 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs4385 mAh
+27W50%
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.		vs18W
+3 microphones50%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vs2 microphones
+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		vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]
424 PPIvs+431 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 50MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP24%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 10.5MPvs+(front) 13MP22%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
43 Common items in both devices
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
OLED
16 million
1080x2400 pixels
Dual-LED flash
+36 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
ModelPixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 8 GPJ41Pixel 7a GHL1X
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/20235/10/2023
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)72.9 x 152 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus		Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Display typeOLEDOLED
Screen size6.2" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI431 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz90Hz
Display features2000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display		HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
System versionAndroid 14Android 13
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm)
CPUNona-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)		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)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)ARM Mali-G710 MP7
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10)
Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)		AnTuTu: 766112 (v9)
Geekbench: 3191 (v5.1), 3631 (v6)
GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1		128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
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 / Upload3000/1024 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, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE		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
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, 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, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE		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
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF		(dual camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/1.73" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion		4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Front camera (secondary)10.5 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution4320x2432 pixels4128x3096 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 size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 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 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
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/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4575 mAh4385 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0		18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging		7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
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: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint• Colors: Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
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☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)feature not registered
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