Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) vs Motorola Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola Moto G Power (2021) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
13mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Nona-core
4492
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
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33 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 21 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| +14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) | Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) | |
| Model | Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) | Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) |
| Other model names | Google Pixel 8a GKV4X | Motorola Moto G Power 2021 (3GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |   Canada, USA | USA |
| Brand | Motorola | |
| Release date | 5/14/2024, Announced: 5/7/2024 | 1/14/2021 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72.7 x 152.1 millimeters (2.86 x 5.99 in) | 75.9 x 165.28 millimeters (2.99 x 6.51 in) |
| Weight | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) | 206 grams (7.21 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
| Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) | Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) | |
| Display type | OLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.1" inches | 6.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 431 PPI | 266 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 2000nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) | Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) | |
| System version | Android 14 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 15 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) | Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 (11nm) |
| 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 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 610 950Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1193525 (v10) Geekbench: 4384 (v6) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) | Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5X | 3GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 | 32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) | Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) | |
| 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 | 400/150 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | 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 | LTE Cat13/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 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, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 48) 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 (GKV4X 128GB) | Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.73" inches | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: 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 (GKV4X 128GB) | Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 20mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) | Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| 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 8a (GKV4X 128GB) | Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| 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, GALILEO |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) | Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) | |
| 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 (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) | Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 15W Wired fast charging |
| 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 (GKV4X 128GB) | Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) | |
| 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: Flash Gray, Polar Silver • 10W charger in-box |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) | Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) | |
| 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 |