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Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB) vs Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)

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

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Compare Google Pixel 8a X Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB) 09Points
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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04Points Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB) Compare Google Pixel 8 X
Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4492
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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46 Common items in both devices
2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)
8GB LPDDR5X
UFS 3.1
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
OLED
120Hz
+39 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
ModelPixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 8 GPJ41Google Pixel 8a GKV4X
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/20235/14/2024, Announced: 5/7/2024
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)72.7 x 152.1 millimeters (2.86 x 5.99 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)189 grams (6.62 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 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Display typeOLEDOLED
Screen size6.2" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.2% (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 rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display		2000nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
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)		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-G715 MP7 (890MHz)ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10)
Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)		AnTuTu: 1193525 (v10)
Geekbench: 4384 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1		256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
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, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 48)
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, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
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, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 48)
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 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
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 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
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 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
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 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
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 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
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 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4575 mAh4492 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 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
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: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)1.11W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)
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