Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8a: Specs, Price, Performance
Product Comparison
Compare key features and specifications side by side
Brand/Manufacture
Model
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Google Pixel 8a
Code Name
GGX8B, GZC4K, GQ57S
GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D
Announcement Date
13 August 2024
07 May 2024
Official Release
22 August 2024
14 May 2024
Official Availability
Available.
Available.
Release Country
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
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
6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio),
6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio),
Resolution & Pixel Density
1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio, ~486 ppi density
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio, ~430 ppi density
Brightness/Color Depth
3000 nits (peak)
2000 nits (peak)
Panel Type
LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak)
Extra Feature
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Always-on display
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Always-on display
Dimensions (Size)
162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)
Physical Weight
221 g (7.80 oz)
188 g (6.63 oz)
Body Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Color Variant
Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
RAM & ROM Variant
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
128GB, 256GB
Processor Variant
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
Core Chipset (CPU)
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
Graphics Power (GPU)
Mali-G715 MC7
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Operating System (OS)
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Front Camera Specifications
Sensor/lens
42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Features/Modes
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Rear/Main Camera Specifications
Sensor/lens
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/2.8, 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF,
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
113mm (periscope telephoto)
No
Ultrawide Lens
123˚ (ultrawide)
120˚ (ultrawide)
3D ToF Sensor or LiDAR Scanner
No
No
Video Capabilities
8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
Features/Modes
Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Battery Capacity
5060 mAh
4492 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion (non-removable)
Li-Po (non-removable)
Charging Methods
37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, , 23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand), 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger), Reverse wireless
18W wired, PD3.07.5W wireless
Charging Speed
70% in 30 min (advertised)
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Reverse Charging Support
Yes
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/7, tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth Version
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE
USB Type
USB Type-C 3.2
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
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support satellite SOS service, Circle to Search
Circle to Search
Durability (Water & Dust)
IP68: dustproof and water-resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes
IP67: dust and water resistant up to 1 m for 30 min
