FPSVersusGoogle Pixel 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 9a
Performance score
By our estimate, Google Pixel 9a beats Google Pixel 8 Pro by 11%.
A smartphone's score is the score of its chip — our calculation from specs, not a benchmark. See screen, battery and cameras in the tables below.
Overview
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Google Pixel 9a | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance (0–100) | 18.35 | 20.41 |
| Chip | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Brand | ||
| Release date | Q4 2023 | Q2 2025 |
| Launch price | $999 | $499 |
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 15 |
Display
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Google Pixel 9a | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7″ | 6.3″ |
| Resolution | 2992×1344 | 2424×1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display type | LTPO OLED | pOLED |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Google Pixel 9a | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
Battery, cameras, body
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Google Pixel 9a | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | no data |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 2 |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight | 213 g | 186 g |
Pros and cons
Google Pixel 8 Pro
- more RAM: up to 12 vs 8 GB
- more storage in the top version: 1 TB vs 256 GB
- bigger screen: 6.7″ vs 6.3″
- more main-camera megapixels: 50 vs 48 MP
Google Pixel 9a
- chip is 11% faster
- more compact: 6.3″ vs 6.7″ screen
- lighter: 186 vs 213 g
- newer: released in 2025
- cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
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