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Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8a Comparison & Specs

Google Pixel 8a

  • Tensor G3

    4 nm

  • 4492 mAh

    18W

  • 6.1"

    1080x2400 pixels

  • 64 MP

    4K@30/60fps,

  • Specs Google Pixel 8a Amazon Link

Nothing Phone (2)

Nothing Phone (2) Comparison & Specs

Nothing Phone (2)

  • Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

    4 nm

  • 4700 mAh

    45W

  • 6.7"

    1080x2412 pixels

  • 50 MP

    4K@30/60fps

  • Specs Nothing Phone (2) Amazon Link
Google Pixel 8a Comparison & Specs

Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8a Amazon Link
Nothing Phone (2) Comparison & Specs

Nothing Phone (2)

Nothing Phone (2) Amazon Link
General
Launch Date
May 07, 2024
July 11, 2023
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 14
Android 13
Custom UI
Nothing OS 2.5.5
OS Updates
7 Years
3 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
4 Years
AI Features
Gemini - AI assistant, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji
Body
Dimensions
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm
162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.6 mm
Weight
188 g
201.2 g
Back Material
Gorilla Glass 5
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
Aluminum Frame, Glyph interface lights for Notifications, Charging Progress, Camera
IP Rating
IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min)
IP54
Display
Size
6.1 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, HDR10, Always-on display
LTPO OLED, HDR10, Always On Display
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
1600 nits
Resolution
1080x2400 pixels
1080x2412 pixels
Pixel Density
431 ppi
394 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
20:9
Screen to Body Ratio
81.6 %
87.2 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Process Size
4 nm
4 nm
CPU
Nona-core
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3
4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715
4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510
Octa-core
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2
3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710
4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Adreno 730
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5
Expandable Memory
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
50 MP
f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS

50 MP
f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Fixed Focus
LED flash, panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Custom Watermark, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps,
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
Video Recording Features
OIS, Slo-motion
gyro-EIS, live HDR, OIS, Slo-motion, Video HDR, Action Mode
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
32 MP
f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Selfie Features
Auto-HDR, panorama
HDR
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM, Dual VoLTE
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM 1
18 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N76, N77, N78
19 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N77, N78
SIM 2
17 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N76, N77, N78
19 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N77, N78
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
Yes
Yes
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
4492 mAh
4700 mAh
Type
Li-Polymer
Li-ion
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
18W
45W
Charging Speed
100% in 55 min
Wireless Charging
7.5W
15W
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
5W
Charger in the Box
No
No
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Aloe, Bay, Obsidian, Porcelain
White, Dark Gray
Price in India
₹52999
Google Pixel 8a Amazon Link
₹35499
Nothing Phone (2) Amazon Link
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Nothing Phone (2) with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 8a with the Google Tensor G3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 8a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (2) provides 3 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 8a offers 7 years of support compared to Nothing Phone (2)'s 4 years.

Both Google Pixel 8a and Nothing Phone (2) feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 8a also boasts a brighter screen with 2000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.

Nothing Phone (2) features a larger 4700 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Nothing Phone (2) also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 18W on Google Pixel 8a. Nothing Phone (2) supports faster wireless charging at 15W, compared to 7.5W on Google Pixel 8a.

Google Pixel 8a offers better protection against water and dust with an IP67 rating.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.