Google Pixel 8a vs. Google Pixel 7a

After months of waiting since the launch of the Pixel 8, Google has focused on the premium mid-range of the market, a practice it has been implementing for a few generations. He GooglePixel 8a promises a leap in its technical sheet. However, the most effective way to know if the company has redoubled its efforts to bring this model closer to the high end is to compare it with its predecessor. For this we will do direct comparison with the Google Pixel 7a, his predecessor. A terminal launched just a year ago and which, since the release of the Pixel 8, has been waiting for eight months for an heir to arrive in the premium mid-range.

	Google Pixel 8a	google pixel 7a
Dimensions and weight	152.1×72.7×8.9mm 188g	72.9×152.4x9mm 193g
screen	Actua screen, 6.1 inches Full HD+ resolution (2400 x 1080) 430dpi 120Hz Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Maximum brightness of 1,400 nits (HDR) Maximum brightness 2000 nits HDR 24 bit	6.1 inches OLED FHD+ 2400 x 1080 px (20:9) 60/90Hz
processor	Google Tensor G3 Titan M2 security coprocessor	Google Tensor G2
memories	8 GB + 128 GB 8 GB + 256 GB	8 GB + 128 GB
battery	4,492mAh 18W fast charging	4,385mAh 18W fast charging 7.5W wireless charging
rear camera	64 megapixel main, f/1.89, OIS 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle, f/2.2 aperture	Main: 64 megapixels, f/1.89 aperture, 82º width, OIS Wide angle: 13 megapixels, aperture f/2.2, width 120º
Front camera	13 megapixels, f/2.2	13 megapixels, f/2.2 aperture, 95º width
connectivity	Wi‐Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz, HE80 and MIMO 5G SA/NSA Bluetooth5.3	5G (waves less than 6 mm) Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth5.3 GPS NFC
system	Android 14 Seven years of system updates	Android 13
OTHERS	Stereo recording noise reduction Magic blur for audio Unlocking via fingerprint reader under the screen Face unlock Free Google VPN	Two stereo speakers IP67 water and dust resistance Optical fingerprint reader under the screen Face unlock
price	From 549 dollars	From 379 dollars

*Some prices may have changed since the last review

Comparison of each Google Pixel, by section

Design and screen

Pixel 8a rear

Let’s start with the first thing that stands out, which is the exterior appearance. We find a continuous line, with the already established horizontal edge that protrudes from the rear surface and which includes the dual camera sensor. The material remains the same as polycarbonatelight and ergonomic, although the corners of the frame are more rounded than in the previous generation.

On the front, there is a clear difference compared to the Pixel 7a. In addition to sharing with its older brother this year the same panel (6.1-inch Actua OLED screen) and the same resolution (2400 x 1080 pixels), the biggest change lies in the refresh rate, it goes from limited 90 Hz to 120 Hz.

Hardware and operating system

Under the hood of this new terminal we could expect a logical generation leap in its processor, and the truth is that Google did not disappoint. Get on the Google Tensor G3

as well as the Titan M2 security chip which the Pixel 8 also has. The memory configuration, meanwhile, has 5 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 128 or 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

One of the fundamental pillars for purchasing a Google Pixel is a completely clean Android layer and long-term maintenance of the operating system. In the case of the Pixel 8a, it is marketed with Android 14 inside and seven years of updatesthus guaranteeing the arrival of version 21.

Photographic section

Pixel 7a camera

There is not much news regarding the cameras that this new terminal has. In fact, it’s likely to share the same configuration as the Pixel 7a, with a 64 MP main sensor and a final pixel size of 0.8 µm.

And the ultra wide angle is the same: identical number of megapixels and identical focal aperture. There is only one way to get better image results on this Pixel 8a, and that is through software and AI support.

Battery

In this section he gives us one of lime and another of sand. Although the battery capacity increases slightly 4,492mAheven if fast charging remains at 18 W. Of course, wireless charging is conspicuous by its absence.

Connectivity, networks and other specifications

Another section in which we also don’t see any difference. It is still quite well equipped with the latest standards in terms of connectivity, notably Dual Wi-Fi 6E. It adds sound functions such as stereo recording or noise reduction.