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Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
Product A: Google
99 of 162 known
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Product B: Google
98 of 162 known
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67 of 154 fields differ
- 53 different values
- 14 known for one only
- 32 the same
- 55 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 18WB: 27WPixel 9 Pro is 9 W higher.
- Peak brightnessA: 2,000nitsB: 3,000nitsPixel 9 Pro is 1,000 nits higher.
- Geekbench single-coreA: 1,699pointsB: 1,971pointsPixel 9 Pro is 272 points higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- APixel 8a: 72.7 × 152.1 mm
- BPixel 9 Pro: 72 × 152.8 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.
General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Google Pixel 7a8Reviewgsmarena.com/google_announces_pixel_8a_starts_at_499-news-62761.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's Pixel 8a announcement calls the Pixel 7a the predecessor of the Pixel 8a.9Reviewtechradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/google-pixel-8a-vs-google-pixel-7aRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the Pixel 8a a replacement for the outgoing Pixel 7a.
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Successor
Google Pixel 9a10Reviewgsmarena.com/google_announces_pixel_9a_with_tensor_g4-news-67027.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's Pixel 9a announcement calls the Pixel 8a the predecessor of the Pixel 9a.
Google Pixel 10 Pro8Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/google-pixel-10-pro-review-a-great-phone-but-it-doesnt-feel-like-much-of-an-upgradeRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide's Pixel 10 Pro review calls the Pixel 10 Pro the successor of the Pixel 9 Pro and compares it with last year's Pixel 9 Pro.
Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
Markets
Colours
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
Security support period (claimed)
Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Not available
Front
Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Not available
Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
431.4ppi
496.8ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
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Always-on display
Not available
Front camera cutout
Not available
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
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Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
Process
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CPU cores
CPU configuration
AGoogle Pixel 8a
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-X3 | 2.9 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A715 | 2.4 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A510 | 1.7 |
BGoogle Pixel 9 Pro
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-X4 | 3.1 |
| 3 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.6 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A520 | 1.9 |
Max CPU clock
2.9GHz
3.1GHz
GPU
NPU performance
Not available
Not available
Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Not available
Memory card
Not available
Max card size
Not available
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AGoogle Pixel 8a
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 64 | 1.89 | 1/1.73" | 0.8 | Quad PD | Yes | 80° |
| Ultrawide | 13 | 2.2 | Not available | 1.12 | Not available | Not available | 120° |
BGoogle Pixel 9 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.68 | 1/1.31" | Octa PD | Yes | Not available | 82° |
| Ultrawide | 48 | 1.7 | 1/2.55" | Quad PD | Not available | Not available | 123° |
| Telephoto | 48 | 2.8 | 1/2.55" | Quad PD | Yes | 5× | 22° |
Number of rear cameras
2
3
Main camera
64MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
5×
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Not available
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Camera features
Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual white balancing, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait mode, Portrait Light, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, Live HDR+, Ultra HDR, Long Exposure1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces, Pro controls1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AGoogle Pixel 8a
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BGoogle Pixel 9 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 7680 | 4320 | 30 |
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
7680 × 4320px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
Front camera
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Front cameras
AGoogle Pixel 8a
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 13 | 2.2 | 1.12 | Fixed | 96.5° |
BGoogle Pixel 9 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 42 | 2.2 | Dual Pixel PDAF | 103° |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AGoogle Pixel 8a
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
BGoogle Pixel 9 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
Front autofocus
No
Yes
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Not available
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Audio features
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Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
3G bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B32, B38, B40, B41, B42, B661Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact G6GPR ROW radio list, no NA/mmWave/JP union.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66, B71, B751Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact GEC77 ROW list, not a worldwide union.
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n76, n77, n781Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact G6GPR ROW sub-6 list, no mmWave band inheritance.
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact GEC77 sub-6 NR list. US mmWave is not inherited.
5G modes
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5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Wi-Fi calling
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available
Not available
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact ROW GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou. India NavIC is not inherited.
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact ROW dual-band GNSS list, not US-only subset.
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
Not available
IR blaster
Not available
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FM radio
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Not available
Face unlock
Not available
Sensors
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Barometer1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature sensor1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
Extra buttons
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Haptic motor
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Battery and charging
4 of 17 differ
Rated battery capacity
4,404mAh1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker minimum 4404 mAh matches exact-device EPREL rated capacity.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2191505_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 10 rated 4404 mAh, not typical 4492.
4,558mAh1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker explicit minimum capacity, independently matched exact-device EPREL rated capacity.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2191508_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 10 device-rated capacity matches maker minimum.
Battery capacity (typical)
Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
AGoogle Pixel 8a
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 24 |
BGoogle Pixel 9 Pro
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 24 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
PWM dimming (measured)
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
SAR body (EU)
Hearing aid compatibility
Not available
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In the box
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In the box
Pixel 8a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch adapter, SIM tool1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact maker box includes Quick Switch adapter, unlike later 9/10-generation box lists.
Pixel 9 Pro, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
Links
Not compared
Product page
blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-8a-launch1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Retained official product introduction. Former Store 8a specs route now redirects to newer phones and is not used.4Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-8a-launchRead 5 October 2026Official exact-model launch page remains accessible.
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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