Google Pixel 8a vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 8a and the Sony Xperia 10 VII, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 8a | Sony Xperia 10 VII |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 20W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 188 g | 168 g |
| Released | May 2024 | Sep 2025 |
Summary: Google Pixel 8a is ahead on storage (max), main camera. Sony Xperia 10 VII is ahead on battery, wired charging, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Google Pixel 8a | Sony Xperia 10 VII |
|---|
| Type | Actua OLED, 120Hz, HDR, 2000 nits (peak) | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+), 19.5:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | — | Triluminos display, Video Image Optimization, Multi-window switch |
Platform
| Google Pixel 8a | Sony Xperia 10 VII |
|---|
| OS | Android 14 (upgradable to Android 17) | Android 15 (upgradable to Android 16, with 4 major OS updates and 6 years of security updates promised) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 710 |
| Security Chip | Titan M2 | — |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8a | Sony Xperia 10 VII |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (up to 2 TB) |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB UFS 2.2 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 8a | Sony Xperia 10 VII |
|---|
| Dual | 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 | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, 8x Super Res Zoom | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Modules | — | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.4, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 8a | Sony Xperia 10 VII |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 96.5˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, fixed focus | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
Battery
| Google Pixel 8a | Sony Xperia 10 VII |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4492 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD3.0; 7.5W wireless (Qi) | 20W wired (Power Delivery) |
Body
| Google Pixel 8a | Sony Xperia 10 VII |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in) | 153 x 72 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) | 168 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IP67 dust/water resistant | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 8a | Sony Xperia 10 VII |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Google Pixel 8a | Sony Xperia 10 VII |
|---|
| Announced | May 2024 | September 12, 2025 |
| Status | Available. Released May 14, 2024 | Released September 19, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Sony Xperia 10 VII?
Sony Xperia 10 VII — 4,492 mAh for the Google Pixel 8a versus 5,000 mAh for the Sony Xperia 10 VII.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 8a or Sony Xperia 10 VII?
Sony Xperia 10 VII — 188 g for the Google Pixel 8a versus 168 g for the Sony Xperia 10 VII.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 8a or Sony Xperia 10 VII?
Sony Xperia 10 VII — May 2024 for the Google Pixel 8a versus Sep 2025 for the Sony Xperia 10 VII.
Is the Google Pixel 8a or the Sony Xperia 10 VII rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 8a 8/10 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII 8/10.
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