Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB) vs Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Razr 40 vs Google Pixel 8a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/21/2025 8:24 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:28 PM

Compare Google Pixel 8a X Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
AMOLED

1080x2640

64
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) Compare Motorola Razr 40 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4492
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)

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!

12 Advantages Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)	vs	11 Advantages Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
+12GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8GB LPDDR5X
+256GB (230GB available)128% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)21% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR8
+144Hz20% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	120Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2640 pixels10% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+6.9"13% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+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.	vs	18W
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)	vs	+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 2.2	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
413 PPI	vs	+431 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Android 13	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4200 mAh	vs	+4492 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP52 certified	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

35 Common items in both devices

189 grams (6.62 ounces)

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

(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP

Only digital zoom

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

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
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Model	Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)	Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Razr 40 XT2323-1	Google Pixel 8a GKV4X
Country or region available	China	Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Google
Release date	6/21/2023, Announced: 6/1/2023	5/14/2024, Announced: 5/7/2024
Depth	7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.95 x 170.82 millimeters (2.91 x 6.73 in)	72.7 x 152.1 millimeters (2.86 x 5.99 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, plastic back Folded: 15.8 x 73,95 x 88.2 mm	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.9" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2640 pixels (22:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	413 PPI	431 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	144Hz	120Hz
Display features	1400nits[peak] HDR10+ 120% DCI-P3 Extra display: AMOLED 1.5" (194x368) Gorilla Glass Victus	2000nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 16
User Interface	My UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Single-core) 3x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz 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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 492284 (v9), 566401 (v10) Geekbench: 2873 (v5.5), 2905 (v6.0) GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 1193525 (v10) Geekbench: 4384 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 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 network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 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 network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 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 network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
	Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3"1.12µmAF	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital 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@30/60/120fps Slow motion	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	4492 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	5W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
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: Sage Green, Vanilla Cream, Summer Lilac • Ready For • ThinkShield	• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe • Google Cast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.11W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)