Google Pixel 3a vs iPhone 8
Short Description
Google Pixel 3a
Screen size: 5.6" / Resolution: 1080 x 2220 px / Main camera: 12.2 MP / Front camera: 8MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 3000 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
iPhone 8
Screen size: 4.7" / Resolution: 750 x 1334 px / Main camera: 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 2GB / Battery power: 1821 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM
Key Differences
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
How is Google Pixel 3a better than iPhone 8?
Bigger battery capacity: 3000 mAh vs 1821 mAh
More RAM memory capacity in max option: 4GB vs 2GB
More megapixels front camera: 8MP vs 7MP
Has a larger display diagonal: 5.6" vs 4.7"
Better display resolution: 1080 x 2220 px vs 750 x 1334 px
Lighter: 147 g (5.19 ounces) vs 148 g (5.22 ounces)
The phone is 1 year and 7 months newer
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
How is iPhone 8 better than Google Pixel 3a?
Faster CPU speed: 2 x 2.53 GHz & 4 x 1.42 GHz vs 2 x 2 GHz & 6 x 1.7 GHz
AnTuTu score is about 95% higher
More internal storage in max option: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB vs 64GB
Narrower: 67.3 mm (2.65 inches) vs 70.1 mm (2.76 inches)
Shorter: 138.4 mm (5.45 inches) vs 151.3 mm (5.96 inches)
More color options: Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Red vs Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Size Comparison
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
Height
151.3 mm
(5.96 inches)
Width
70.1 mm
(2.76 inches)
Thickness
8.2 mm
(0.32 inches)
Screen size
5.6"
Weight
147 g
(5.19 ounces)
5.6"
4.7"
Height
138.4 mm
(5.45 inches)
Width
67.3 mm
(2.65 inches)
Thickness
7.3 mm
(0.29 inches)
Screen size
4.7"
Weight
148 g
(5.22 ounces)
Height
151.3 mm
(5.96 inches)
Width
70.1 mm
(2.76 inches)
Thickness
8.2 mm
(0.32 inches)
Screen size
5.6"
Weight
147 g
(5.19 ounces)
Height
138.4 mm
(5.45 inches)
Width
67.3 mm
(2.65 inches)
Thickness
7.3 mm
(0.29 inches)
Screen size
4.7"
Weight
148 g
(5.22 ounces)
3D comparison
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
Expert Score
Score 4.3
Score 4.0
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
Score 4.3
Score 4.0
CNet
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
TechRadar
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
IGN
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
Tech Advisor
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
PCMag
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
Smartprix
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Google Pixel 3a
250,172
iPhone 8
488,688 +95.34%
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
Google Pixel 3a
83,481
iPhone 8
168,101 +101.36%
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
Google Pixel 3a
37,768
iPhone 8
120,096 +217.98%
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
Google Pixel 3a
61,127
iPhone 8
100,132 +63.81%
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
Google Pixel 3a
67,796
iPhone 8
100,359 +48.03%
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
Google Pixel 3a
665
iPhone 8
3,131 +370.83%
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
Google Pixel 3a
662
iPhone 8
2,789 +321.3%
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
Google Pixel 3a
196
iPhone 8
893 +355.61%
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance under higher workloads with more detailed visuals, designed for powerful GPUs.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
Google Pixel 3a
1,220
iPhone 8
1,838 +50.66%
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
Google Pixel 3a
336
iPhone 8
909 +170.54%
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
Battery Performance
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
Charging timeTechnical Specifications
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Specs
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
Design
Weight
147 g (5.19 ounces)
148 g (5.22 ounces)
Thickness
8.2 mm (0.32 inches)
7.3 mm (0.29 inches)
Width
70.1 mm (2.76 inches)
67.3 mm (2.65 inches)
Height
151.3 mm (5.96 inches)
138.4 mm (5.45 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
-
IP67
Waterproof depth rating
-
1 m
Volume
86.97 cm³
67.99 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
-
✔
Color options
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Red
French Repairability Index
-
6.6
Display
Screen size
5.6"
4.7"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
IPS, LCD
Pixel density
441 ppi
326 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 2220 px
750 x 1334 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Always-On Display
✔
-
Contrast ratio
-
1400:1
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM
4GB
2GB
Android version
Android 9 Pie
-
CPU speed
2 x 2 GHz & 6 x 1.7 GHz
2 x 2.53 GHz & 4 x 1.42 GHz
GPU clock speed
-
1066 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
1866 MHz
-
Semiconductor size
10 nm
10 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
-
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL ES version
3.2
-
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
6 threads
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
13.91 GB/s
-
OpenCL version
2
-
Maximum memory amount
8GB
3GB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
9W
-
Release date
2019
2017
Has NX bit
✔
✔
Memory channels
2
-
GPU turbo
725 MHz
-
Cameras
Main camera
12.2 MP
12 MP
Front camera
8MP
7MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 30 fps
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.8
f/1.8
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Optical zoom
0x
0x
Number of flash LEDs
2
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
-
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.0
-
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Pixel size (main camera)
1.4 µm
-
Shoots 360° panorama
✔
-
Operating system
Has theme customization
✔
-
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
-
✔
Has battery health check
-
✔
Can offload apps
-
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Supports split screen
✔
-
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
-
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
-
Is free and open source
✔
-
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
-
Blocks cross-site tracking
-
✔
Gets direct OS updates
✔
✔
Supports widgets
✔
-
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Has offline voice recognition
✔
-
Has AirPlay
-
✔
More languages supported
125
56
Battery
Battery power
3000 mAh
1821 mAh
Has wireless charging
-
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
18W
-
Wireless charging speed
-
7.5W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Battery life
30 hours
12.5 hours
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Has aptX
✔
-
Number of microphones
2
3
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔
-
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
600 MBits/s
600 MBits/s
Upload speed
75 MBits/s
150 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
-
USB version
2
-
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
1 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Bluetooth version
5
5
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
-
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Is DLNA-certified
✔
-
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