Google Pixel 8a vs OnePlus Open – Price, Specs & Features

Q: Which phone has better performance, the Google Pixel 8a or the OnePlus Open?

In this performance comparison, the OnePlus Open with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 8a with the Tensor G3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

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Google Pixel 8a

Tensor G3
4 nm
4492 mAh
18W
6.1"
1080x2400 pixels
64 MP
4K@30/60fps,
Specs

OnePlus Open

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
4 nm
4805 mAh
67W
7.82"
2268x2440 pixels
48 MP
4K@30/60fps
Specs

OnePlus Open

General

Launch Date

May 07, 2024

October 19, 2023

Availability

Available Now

Operating System (OS)

Android 14

Android 13

Custom UI

OxygenOS 14

OS Updates

7 Years (until Android 21)

4 Years (until Android 17)

Security Updates

7 Years (until 2031)

5 Years (until 2028)

AI Features

Gemini - AI assistant, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji

AI Eraser

Body

Folded Dimensions

152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm

153.4 x 73.3 x 11.7 mm

Folded Thickness

8.9 mm

11.7 mm

UnFolded Dimensions

153.4 x 143.1 x 5.8 mm

UnFolded Thickness

5.8 mm

Weight

188 g

239 g

Build Details

Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back

Mineral Glass, Plastic Front (unfolded), Aluminum Frame

IP Rating

IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min)

IPX4

Display

Size

6.1 inches

7.82 inches

Type

OLED, HDR10, Always-on display

Foldable LTPO3 Flexi-fluid AMOLED

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

2000 nits

2800 nits

Resolution

1080x2400 pixels

2268x2440 pixels

Pixel Density

431 ppi

426 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

Screen to Body Ratio

81.6 %

89.6 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass 3

Cover Display

Size

6.31 inches

Type

Dolby Vision

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

2800 nits

Resolution

1116 x 2484 pixels

Pixel Density

431 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

Performance

Chipset¹

Google Tensor G3

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Process Size

4 nm

CPU

Nona-core
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3
4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715
4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510

Octa-core
1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510

GPU

Immortalis-G715s MC10

Adreno 740

RAM & Storage

8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)

16GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)

RAM Type

LPDDR5X

Expandable Memory

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

48 MP
f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS

64 MP
f/2.6, 70mm (telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom

48 MP
f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF

OIS

Yes

Features

Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Fixed Focus

Hasselblad Color Calibration, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Filters, Touch to focus, Fixed Focus

Video Recording

4K@30/60fps,
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps

Video Recording Features

OIS, Slo-motion

gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dual Video Recording, Slo-motion, Ultra Steady Video, Video HDR, Video Pro Mode

Selfie Camera

13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm

20MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm

Selfie Features

Auto-HDR, panorama

HDR

Selfie Video Recording

4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

Cover Camera

32MP
f/2.4, 22mm (ultrawide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm

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

19 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n77, n78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E

Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi Details

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 3.2

USB Type-C 3.1, OTG

Bluetooth

5.3

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Battery

Capacity

4492 mAh

4805 mAh

Type

Li-Polymer

Removable

Wired charging

18W

67W

Charging Speed

100% in 42 min

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

7.5W

Reverse Wireless Charging

Charger in the Box

Yes

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Aloe, Bay, Obsidian, Porcelain

Emerald Dusk, Voyager Black

Price in India

₹33990

₹149998

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the OnePlus Open with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 8a with the Google Tensor G3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Google Pixel 8a launched with Android 14 and will receive updates until Android 21, whereas OnePlus Open launched with Android 13 and will get Android 17. Google Pixel 8a will get security updates until 2031 (approx. 7 years), while OnePlus Open is supported till 2028.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Google Pixel 8a and OnePlus Open feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. OnePlus Open also boasts a brighter screen with 2800 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, OnePlus Open offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

OnePlus Open features a larger 4805 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. OnePlus Open also supports faster wired charging at 67W, compared to 18W on Google Pixel 8a. Google Pixel 8a supports wireless charging at 7.5W, while OnePlus Open does not support wireless charging.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

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.