Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 8a: Specs, Price, Performance
Product Comparison
Compare key features and specifications side by side
Brand/Manufacture
Model
Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 8a
Code Name
GX7AS, GB62Z, G1AZG, GB17L
GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D
Announcement Date
11 May 2022
07 May 2024
Official Release
21 July 2022
14 May 2024
Official Availability
Available.
Available.
Release Country
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, India
United States, Canada, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan
Screen Size
6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio),
6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio),
Resolution & Pixel Density
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio, ~429 ppi density
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio, ~430 ppi density
Brightness/Color Depth
HDR
2000 nits (peak)
Panel Type
OLED, HDR
OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak)
Extra Feature
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Always-on display
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Always-on display
Dimensions (Size)
152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)
Physical Weight
178 g (6.28 oz)
188 g (6.63 oz)
Body Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Color Variant
Chalk, Charcoal, Sage
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
RAM & ROM Variant
128GB
128GB, 256GB
Processor Variant
Google Tensor (5 nm)
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
Core Chipset (CPU)
Google Tensor (5 nm)
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
Graphics Power (GPU)
Mali-G78 MP20
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Operating System (OS)
Android 12, upgradable to Android 15
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Front Camera Specifications
Sensor/lens
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Features/Modes
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Rear/Main Camera Specifications
Sensor/lens
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 1.25µm
64 MP (16 MP eff.), f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm
Telephoto Lens
No
No
Ultrawide Lens
114˚ (ultrawide)
120˚ (ultrawide)
3D ToF Sensor or LiDAR Scanner
No
No
Video Capabilities
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
Features/Modes
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Battery Capacity
4410 mAh
4492 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Po (non-removable)
Li-Po (non-removable)
Charging Methods
18W wired, PD3.0
18W wired, PD3.07.5W wireless
Reverse Charging Support
No
No
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM-Support
Nano-SIM and eSIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth Version
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
USB Type
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.2
NFC Supported
Yes
Yes
Headphone Jack Supported
No
No
FM Radio Supported
No
No
Infrared Supported
No
No
Speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Dedicated Features
Circle to Search
Circle to Search
Durability (Water & Dust)
IP67: dust and water resistant up to 1 m for 30 min
IP67: dust and water resistant up to 1 m for 30 min
