Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB) vs Essential Phone PH-1

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8a vs Essential Phone PH-1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/21/2025 9:03 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:28 PM

Compare Essential Phone PH-1 X Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4492
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Essential Phone PH-1 Compare Google Pixel 8a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.71"
IPS

1312x2560

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3040
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 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!

26 Advantages Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)	vs	6 Advantages Essential Phone PH-1
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+8GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (220GB available)93% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (114GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+6.1"7% Larger screen	vs	5.71"
+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP199% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/1.73" inches73% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+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
+4492 mAh48% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3040 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound with dual speakers
+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
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP54 certified
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+185 grams (6.48 ounces)2% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	vs	+Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1312x2560 pixels30% Higher resolution screen
431 PPI	vs	+504 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
18W	vs	+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.

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.9 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
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Model	Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)	Phone PH-1
Other model names	Google Pixel 8a G6GPR	Essential PH-1 Unlocked
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA, Japan
Brand	Google	Essential
Release date	5/14/2024, Announced: 5/7/2024	8/1/2017, Announced: 5/8/2017
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 152.1 millimeters (2.86 x 5.99 in)	71.1 x 141.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Display type	OLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.1" inches	5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1312x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	431 PPI	504 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	2000nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display	500nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
System version	Android 14	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 16	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	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)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1193525 (v10) Geekbench: 4384 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 76, 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, UMTS, 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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) 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 8a (G6GPR 256GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono f/1.91/3.1"PDAF/Laser
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 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)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + 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 Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4492 mAh	3040 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	27W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	7.5W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
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: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe • Google Cast	• Colors: Black, White, Stellar Gray, Ocean Depths
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.11W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)	feature not registered