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5.0/5 (2 reviews)
5.0/5 (1 review)

In a nutshell

They share the same Google Tensor G3 chip and the same 120Hz refresh rate. The Pixel 8a has the lower launch price, longer OS support until 2031 and a lighter 189g body. The Pixel 8 Pro counters with a 5x optical telephoto, more memory with 12GB of RAM and Wi-Fi 7.

At 128GB, the Pixel 8 Pro launched at £999 and the Pixel 8a at £499.

Available models

Pixel 8 Pro

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

Pixel 8a

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Pixel 8 Pro 76/100
Pixel 8a 73/100

The Pixel 8a should be supported for longer, with OS updates until 2031 against 2030 on the Pixel 8 Pro.

Water and dust:The Pixel 8 Pro is rated IP68 against IP67 on the Pixel 8a, the higher of the two ratings.

Software support:The Pixel 8 Pro should get OS updates until 2030 and the Pixel 8a until 2031. That gives the Pixel 8a the longer support window.

Front glass:The Pixel 8 Pro has Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and the Pixel 8a Gorilla Glass 3.

Weight:The Pixel 8 Pro weighs 213g and the Pixel 8a 189g, so the Pixel 8a is the lighter phone.

Released

2023
2024Newer

Updates until (est.)

2030
2031Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP67

Frame

Aluminium
Aluminium

Weight

213g
189gLighter

Release date

12 October 2023
14 May 2024

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass 3

Dimensions

162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm

Biometrics

Fingerprint; Face Unlock
Fingerprint; Face Unlock

Security updates until

2030
2031

Performance

Pixel 8 Pro 81/100
Pixel 8a 79/100

The same Google Tensor G3 chip in both, so expect the same everyday speed.

Memory:The Pixel 8 Pro has 12GB of RAM against 8GB on the Pixel 8a, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

Storage:The Pixel 8 Pro launched in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB and the Pixel 8a in 128GB and 256GB.

AI features:Both support Google's AI features, the same AI suite.

Chip

Google Tensor G3
Google Tensor G3

RAM

12GBMore memory
8GB

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Pixel 8 Pro 94/100
Pixel 8a 87/100

The Pixel 8 Pro has the bigger screen, at 6.7 inches.

Size:The Pixel 8 Pro's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the Pixel 8a.

Panel:The Pixel 8 Pro uses a Super Actua LTPO OLED panel at 2992 x 1344 and the Pixel 8a an Actua OLED panel at 2400 x 1080.

Brightness:The Pixel 8 Pro peaks at 2400 nits against 2000 on the Pixel 8a, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Screen size

6.7"Bigger screen
6.1"

Screen type

Super Actua LTPO OLED
Actua OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2992 x 1344
2400 x 1080

Peak brightness

2400 nits (maker figure)
2000 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Pixel 8 Pro 81/100
Pixel 8a 49/100

Only the Pixel 8 Pro has a telephoto lens, so it is the one for zooming in.

Main camera:The Pixel 8a has a 64MP main camera against 50MP on the Pixel 8 Pro, which leaves more detail to crop into.

Ultrawide:The Pixel 8 Pro has a 48MP ultrawide and the Pixel 8a a 13MP one.

Zoom:Only the Pixel 8 Pro has a telephoto lens, with 5x optical zoom. The Pixel 8a has no telephoto lens.

Selfies:The Pixel 8a has a 13MP selfie camera against 10.5MP on the Pixel 8 Pro.

Main camera

50MP
64MPMore megapixels

Ultrawide

48MPMore megapixels
13MP

Telephoto

48MP
None

Optical zoom

5xMore zoom
None

Front camera

10.5MP
13MPSharper selfies

Video recording

4K 60fps 10-bit HDR
4K 60fps

Battery

Pixel 8 Pro 85/100
Pixel 8a 61/100

The Pixel 8 Pro has the bigger battery.

Capacity:The Pixel 8 Pro has the bigger battery, 5050mAh against 4492mAh.

Wired charging:The Pixel 8 Pro charges at up to 30W over a cable against 18W on the Pixel 8a.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the Pixel 8 Pro supports Pixel Stand 23W, Qi 12W and the Pixel 8a Qi 7.5W.

Battery

5050mAhBigger battery
4492mAh

Wired charging

30WFaster charging
18W

Wireless charging

Pixel Stand 23W, Qi 12W
Qi 7.5W

Connectivity

Pixel 8 Pro 91/100
Pixel 8a 81/100

The Pixel 8 Pro has the newer Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7.

Wi-Fi:The Pixel 8 Pro has Wi-Fi 7 against Wi-Fi 6E on the Pixel 8a, which only pays off with a newer router.

Port:The Pixel 8 Pro has USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and the Pixel 8a USB-C (USB 3.2). The Pixel 8 Pro's port moves files faster over a cable.

5G:Both have the same 5G support.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
USB-C (USB 3.2)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Pixel 8 Pro if you want a 5x optical telephoto and more memory with 12GB of RAM. Buy the Pixel 8a if you want the lower launch price and longer OS support until 2031.

Buy the Pixel 8 Pro if

  • You want a 5x optical telephoto
  • You want more memory with 12GB of RAM
  • You want Wi-Fi 7
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Buy the Pixel 8a if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want longer OS support until 2031
  • You want a lighter 189g body
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FAQs

The Pixel 8 Pro should get OS updates until 2030 and the Pixel 8a until 2031. That gives the Pixel 8a the longer support window.

Only the Pixel 8 Pro has a telephoto lens, with 5x optical zoom. The Pixel 8a has no telephoto lens.

The Pixel 8 Pro's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the Pixel 8a.

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