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

OnePlus Nord 5

OnePlus Nord 5 Comparison & Specs

OnePlus Nord 5

  • Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

    4 nm

  • 6800 mAh

    80W

  • 6.83"

    1272 x 2800 pixels

  • 50 MP

    4K@30/60fps

  • Specs OnePlus Nord 5 Amazon Link
General
Launch Date
May 07, 2024
July 08, 2025
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 14
Android 15
Custom UI
OxygenOS 15
OS Updates
7 Years
4 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
6 Years
AI Features
Gemini - AI assistant, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji
OnePlus AI, Circle to Search, AI Unblur, AI Writer, AI Perfect Shot and more
Body
Dimensions
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm
163.4 x 77 x 8.1 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.1 mm
Weight
188 g
211 g
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
Glass back, Plastic Frame
IP Rating
IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min)
IP65 (dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets))
Display
Size
6.1 inches
6.83 inches
Type
OLED, HDR10, Always-on display
Swift AMOLED, 1B colors, PWM, HDR10+
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
144 Hz
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
1800 nits
Resolution
1080x2400 pixels
1272 x 2800 pixels
Pixel Density
431 ppi
450 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
19.8:9
Screen to Body Ratio
81.6 %
90.1 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
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-X4
4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Adreno 735
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5X
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
Sony LYT-700, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, upto 20x Digital Zoom

8 MP
OmniVision OV08D10, f/2.2, 15mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 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, Ultra HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps,
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Video Recording Features
OIS, Slo-motion
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
50 MP
SAMSUNG ISOCELL JN5, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF
Selfie Features
Auto-HDR, panorama
Panorama
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM
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

11 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n8, 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, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
Yes
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
4492 mAh
6800 mAh
Type
Li-Polymer
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
18W
80W
Charging Speed
100% in 54 mins
Reverse Wired Charging
No
No
Wireless Charging
7.5W
No
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
Yes
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
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Aloe, Bay, Obsidian, Porcelain
Phantom Grey, Dry Ice, Marble Sands
Price in India
₹32999
₹31999
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the OnePlus Nord 5 with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (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 OnePlus Nord 5 provides 4 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 8a offers 7 years of support compared to OnePlus Nord 5's 6 years.

Both Google Pixel 8a and OnePlus Nord 5 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, OnePlus Nord 5 offers a higher 144 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Google Pixel 8a also boasts a brighter screen with 2000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, OnePlus Nord 5 offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

OnePlus Nord 5 features a larger 6800 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. OnePlus Nord 5 also supports faster wired charging at 80W, compared to 18W on Google Pixel 8a. Google Pixel 8a supports wireless charging at 7.5W, while OnePlus Nord 5 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.