Google Pixel 8 Pro leads
by 3 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Pixel 8 Pro leads overall versus Pixel 8a. Battery: 53.9 vs 74.2.
Scoring profile: balanced
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Google Pixel 8a
Best for users who prioritize battery.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone A leads | 6.7"Better | 6.1" |
Resolution Phone A leads | 1344 x 2992Better | 1080 x 2400 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone A leads | 2400 nitsBetter | 2000 nits |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 490 ppiBetter | 431 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Yes | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
RAM
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
Geekbench (Single)
Storage Type
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone A leads | 12GBBetter | 8GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR5X | Not available |
CPU Clock Close match | 2.91GHz | 2.91GHz |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 9 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Close match | 1x2.91GHz + 4x2.37GHz + 4x1.70GHz | 1x2.91GHz + 4x2.37GHz + 4x1.70GHz |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 1151243 | 1193520Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 1151243 | 1193520Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 3613 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone A leads | 4462Better | 4384 |
Storage Phone A leads | 1024GBBetter | 256GB |
Storage Type Close match | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Chipset Close match | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
GPU Close match | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone B leads | 50MP | 64MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone A leads | 50MP + 48MPBetter | 64MP + 16MP + 13MP |
Rear Sensor Size Phone A leads | 1/1.31Better | 1/1.73 |
Rear Aperture Phone A leads | f/1.7Better | f/1.9 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | 5x | Not available |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 30x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS |
Front Camera Phone B leads | 10.5MP | 13MPBetter |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Samsung ISOCELL 3J1 | Not available |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Camera Features Needs more data | Multi-zone Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take |
Generating honest comparison...
Pixel 8 Pro generally outperforms Pixel 8a across key categories. Display Size: 6.7" vs 6.1" This makes Pixel 8 Pro the better choice for most users, though Pixel 8a may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Pixel 8 Pro excels in processing power and multitasking.
Best for users who need long battery life. Pixel 8a provides extended usage with efficient power management.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 75,040 – Rs 139,720 | ≈ Rs 71,540 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Google Pixel 8 Pro and Google Pixel 8a can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Google Pixel 8 Pro wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Google Pixel 8 Pro is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Google Pixel 8 Pro advantage), Resolution (Google Pixel 8 Pro advantage), Peak Brightness (Google Pixel 8 Pro advantage), Pixel Density (Google Pixel 8 Pro advantage), RAM (Google Pixel 8 Pro advantage).
Google Pixel 8 Pro has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Google Pixel 8a tends to last longer on a charge.
Google Pixel 8 Pro: non-PTA approximately Rs 75,040 – Rs 139,720; PTA not entered. Google Pixel 8a: non-PTA approximately Rs 71,540; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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