Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 8a
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 10a and the Google Pixel 8a, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,100 mAh | 4,492 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 18W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.1 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 180 g | 188 g |
| Released | Mar 2026 | May 2024 |
Summary: Google Pixel 10a is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, screen size. Google Pixel 8a is ahead on main camera.
Display
| Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|
| Type | FHD+ pOLED (Actua display), HDR | Actua OLED, 120Hz, HDR, 2000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches (160 mm) | 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density) |
| Refresh Rate | 60-120 Hz (semi-variable) | — |
| Brightness | Up to 3000 nits peak brightness | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|
| OS | Android 16 (upgradable to Android 17, with 7 years of OS updates) | Android 14 (upgradable to Android 17) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| Modem | Exynos 5400 | — |
| AI Features | Gemini Nano, Camera Coach, Conversational photo editing | — |
| CPU | — | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | — | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Security Chip | — | Titan M2 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 8GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 (no card slot) | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|
| Dual | 48 MP, f/1.7, 82° (wide), 1/2", 0.8 μm, Quad-PD Dual Pixel CLAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12 μm, EIS | 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 |
| Features | Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, Panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, 8x Super Res Zoom |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 96.1° (ultrawide), 1.12 μm | 13 MP, f/2.2, 96.5˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, fixed focus |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5100 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4492 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired, 10W Qi wireless charging | 18W wired, PD3.0; 7.5W wireless (Qi) |
| Life | 30+ hour battery life | — |
Body
| Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|
| Dimensions | 153.9 mm x 73.0 mm x 9.0 mm (6.1 in x 2.9 in x 0.4 in) | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 180 g (6.5 oz) | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front, composite matte back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 | — |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Durability | — | IP67 dust/water resistant |
Comms
| Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 10Gbps | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
Launch
| Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|
| Announced | February 18, 2026 | May 2024 |
| Status | Available. Released March 5, 2026 | Available. Released May 14, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 10a or Google Pixel 8a?
Google Pixel 10a — 5,100 mAh for the Google Pixel 10a versus 4,492 mAh for the Google Pixel 8a.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 10a or Google Pixel 8a?
Google Pixel 10a — 180 g for the Google Pixel 10a versus 188 g for the Google Pixel 8a.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 10a or Google Pixel 8a?
Google Pixel 10a — Mar 2026 for the Google Pixel 10a versus May 2024 for the Google Pixel 8a.
Is the Google Pixel 10a or the Google Pixel 8a rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 10a 9/10 and the Google Pixel 8a 8/10.
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