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
Product details 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
Product details Key Differences
Why is Google Pixel 3a better than iPhone 8?
Bigger battery capacity: 3000 mAh vs 1821 mAh
More RAM memory capacity: 4GB vs 2GB
Higher pixel density: 441 ppi vs 326 ppi
The phone is 1 year and 7 months newer
Better display resolution: 1080 x 2220 px vs 750 x 1334 px
Has a larger display diagonal: 5.6" vs 4.7"
Lighter: 147 g vs 148 g
More CPU threads: 8 threads vs 6 threads
More megapixels front camera: 8MP vs 7MP
Why 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
Higher AnTuTu benchmark score: 330027 vs 137000
Narrower: 67.3 mm vs 70.1 mm
Shorter: 138.4 mm vs 151.3 mm
More internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB vs 64GB
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
Width
70.1 mm
Thickness
8.2 mm
Screen size
5.6"
Weight
147 g
5.6"
4.7"
Height
138.4 mm
Width
67.3 mm
Thickness
7.3 mm
Screen size
4.7"
Weight
148 g
Height
151.3 mm
Width
70.1 mm
Thickness
8.2 mm
Screen size
5.6"
Weight
147 g
Height
138.4 mm
Width
67.3 mm
Thickness
7.3 mm
Screen size
4.7"
Weight
148 g
3D comparison
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
Expert Score
Score 4.3
Google Pixel 3a
Score 4.0
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
137000
iPhone 8
330027 +140.9%
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
Google Pixel 3a
665
iPhone 8
3131 +370.83%
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
Google Pixel 3a
662
iPhone 8
2789 +321.3%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
Google Pixel 3a
196
iPhone 8
893 +355.61%
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
Google Pixel 3a
1220
iPhone 8
1838 +50.66%
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
Google Pixel 3a
336
iPhone 8
909 +170.54%
Price Comparison
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
Price in USA From $ 99
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Price in Europe From € 141
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About Products
Google Pixel 3a
The Google Pixel 3a offers an exceptional photography experience in a budget-friendly package. Featuring a 12.2MP rear camera with Google's renowned software optimization, it delivers stunning photos, even in low light, with Night Sight. The 8MP front camera ensures high-quality selfies and video calls.
Its 5.6-inch OLED display provides vibrant colors and deep contrasts, making media consumption enjoyable. Powered by a Snapdragon 670 processor and 4GB of RAM, the Pixel 3a ensures smooth performance for daily tasks and app usage. With a 3000mAh battery and fast charging, it supports all-day use with minimal downtime. Plus, it runs the clean and secure stock Android experience, complete with regular updates from Google.
iPhone 8
The iPhone 8 offers a balance of performance and classic design. It features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display with True Tone, providing vibrant colors and sharp visuals. Powered by the A11 Bionic chip, it delivers smooth performance for multitasking, gaming, and everyday use.
The 12MP rear camera captures crisp photos and 4K video, while the 7MP front camera is great for selfies and FaceTime. The iPhone 8 supports wireless charging and is water and dust resistant. With its sleek glass design and reliable performance, the iPhone 8 remains a solid choice for those seeking an affordable, user-friendly device.
Specs
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Specs
Google Pixel 3a
iPhone 8
Design
Weight
147 g
148 g
Thickness
8.2 mm
7.3 mm
Width
70.1 mm
67.3 mm
Height
151.3 mm
138.4 mm
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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