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Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 8: Every key difference

The Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 8 is similar for performance, display, and battery life, but different for cameras, protection, and other areas.

For Better, brighter AF cameras with Macro Focus Smaller display bezels IP68/ GG Victus protection Wi-Fi 7 support Faster charging CategoryGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 8OSAndroid 14 (Up to Android 21)Android 14 (Up to Android 21)Display6.1-inch Actua display, 120Hz AMOLED (2400x1080), HDR10+, 2,000 nits, Gorilla Glass 36.2-inch Actua display, 120Hz AMOLED (2400x1080), HDR10+, 2,000 nits, Gorilla Glass Victus ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3, Titan M2 security moduleGoogle Tensor G3, Titan M2 security moduleRAM8GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5XStorage128GB/256GB UFS 3.1128GB/256GB UFS 3.1Rear camera 164MP Quad PD wide, ƒ/1.89, 0.8um pixels, OIS, 4K at 60fps50MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 1.2µm pixels, PDAF, OIS, 4K at 60fpsRear camera 213MP FF, ƒ/2.2, 1.12µm pixels, 120-degree wide-angle12MP AF, ƒ/2.2, 1.25µm pixels, 125-degree wide-angleFront camera13MP ƒ/2.2, 1.12µm pixels, 96.5-degree10.5MP ƒ/2.2, 1.22µm pixels, 95-degreeCamera featuresUltra HDR, Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual white balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Motion Autofocus, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, Live HDR+Ultra HDR, Magic Editor, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual white balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion Autofocus, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, Live HDR+ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E, Sub-6 5G (mmWave in US), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 3.2Wi-Fi 7, Sub-6 5G (mmWave in US), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 3.2Ingress ProtectionIP67 dust and water resistanceIP68 dust and water resistanceSecurityIn-screen fingerprint moduleIn-screen fingerprint moduleAudioStereo sound, 2 micsStereo sound, 3 mics, spatial audioBattery4,492mAh, 18W wired charging, 5W Qi wireless charging4,575mAh, 27W wired charging, 20W wireless charging, 5W reverse wireless chargingDimensions152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9mm, 188g150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9mm, 187gColorsObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, AloeObsidian, Hazel, Mint, Rose It has the same perks — a mainline Tensor chip, Google AI processing behind solid cameras, and a cool design — while fixing many of its drawbacks, like the glossy back, dim brightness, lower refresh rate, and lack of 256B storage option.

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