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Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 7a: There's a definitive winner

With considerable upgrades over its predecessor, the Pixel 8a is the only mid-range phone you should consider.

(Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)Google is still using a polycarbonate back and an aluminum mid-frame, but the brand is using more recycled materials this time around. The phone has muted color choices, has a great in-hand feel, and I didn't see any issues on the design side of things after several months of usage. CategoryGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 7aOSAndroid 14, seven OS updatesAndroid 14, three OS updatesDisplay6.1-inch 120Hz OLED, 2400x1080, HDR10, 2000 nits, Gorilla Glass 36.1-inch 90Hz OLED, 2400x1080, HDR10, 1000 nits, Gorilla Glass 3ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3, Immortalis-G715s MC10, 4nmGoogle Tensor G2, Mali-G710 MP7, 5nmRAM8GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5XStorage128GB/256GB UFS 3.1128GB UFS 3.1Rear camera 164MP f/1.89, OIS, 4K at 60fps64MP f/1.89, OIS, 4K at 60fpsRear camera 213MP f/2.2 wide-angle13MP f/2.2 wide-angleFront camera13MP f/2.2, HDR13MP f/2.2, HDRIngress protectionIP67 dust and water resistanceIP67 dust and water resistanceConnectivity5G bands, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC5G bands, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFCSecurityOptical in-screen sensorOptical in-screen sensorAudioUSB-C, stereo soundUSB-C, stereo soundBattery4492mAh, 18W charging, 7.5W wireless charging4385mAh, 18W charging, 7.5W wireless chargingDimensions152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9mm, 188g152 x 72.9 x 9.0mm, 193.5gColorsAloe, Bay, Obsidian, PorcelainSnow, Charcoal, Sea, Coral

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