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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

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Comparison & Specs

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

  • Dimensity 7350 Pro

    4 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    50W

  • 6.7"

    1084x2412 pixels

  • 50 MP

    4K@30fps

  • Specs
General
Launch Date
May 07, 2024
July 31, 2024
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
Operating System (OS)
Android 14
Android 14
Custom UI
Nothing OS 2.6
OS Updates
7 Years (until Android 21)
3 Years (until Android 17)
Security Updates
7 Years (until 2031)
4 Years (until 2028)
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
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.5 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.5 mm
Weight
188 g
190 g
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
Plastic Frame, Plastic Back, Notifications, Camera fill light, Glyph Interface
IP Rating
IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min)
IP54
Display
Size
6.1 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, HDR10, Always-on display
AMOLED, HDR10, Always On Display
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
1300 nits
Resolution
1080x2400 pixels
1084x2412 pixels
Pixel Density
431 ppi
395 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
20:9
Screen to Body Ratio
81.6 %
87.1 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G3
Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro
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
2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A715
6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Mali-G610 MC4 1.3GHz
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
12GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR4X
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), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS

50 MP
f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
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, 10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Fixed Focus
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps,
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30fps
1080p@60/120fps
Video Recording Features
OIS, Slo-motion
Action Mode, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
50 MP
f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76"
Selfie Features
Auto-HDR, panorama
HDR
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
5G Support
Yes

18 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n76, n77, n78
Yes

13 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, 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
5000 mAh
Type
Li-Polymer
Li-ion
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
18W
50W
Charging Speed
50% in 21 min,100% in 56 min
Reverse Wired Charging
No
No
Wireless Charging
7.5W
No
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
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, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Aloe, Bay, Obsidian, Porcelain
Black, Grey
Price in India
₹33990
₹21423
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 8a with its Google Tensor G3 (4nm) performs better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus with the Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 8a launched with Android 14 and will receive updates until Android 21, whereas Nothing Phone (2a) Plus launched with Android 14 and will get Android 17. Google Pixel 8a will get security updates until 2031 (approx. 7 years), while Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is supported till 2028.

Both Google Pixel 8a and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 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. Notably, Nothing Phone (2a) Plus offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Nothing Phone (2a) Plus also supports faster wired charging at 50W, compared to 18W on Google Pixel 8a. Google Pixel 8a supports wireless charging at 7.5W, while Nothing Phone (2a) Plus does not support wireless charging.

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.