Should you buy Google Pixel 8a or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Google Pixel 8a starts at ₹ 29,500 and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at ₹ 172,999.
Google Pixel 8a has screen size of 6.2 inches and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has screen size of 6.16 inches
. Google Pixel 8a comes up with internal storage of 128 GB/256 GB and RAM of 8 GB. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes up with internal storage of 256GB and RAM of 16GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 50 MP (f/1.9 wide) + 12 MP (f/2.2 ultrawide) and front camera of 8 MP (f/2.0 whereas latter has primary camera of 50 MP, (wide), PDAF, OIS 48 MP, (ultrawide) and front camera of 16 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.22m Auto-HDR 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps.
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| Specifications | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 |
| Screen Size | 6.2 inches | 6.16 inches |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Google Tensor G3 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB/256 GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 73 | ||
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 | |
| Screen Size | 6.2 inches | 6.16 inches | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Google Tensor G3 | |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8GB | |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB/256 GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Black, Green, Red | White and Black | |
| Device type | Smartphone | ||
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 14 | |
| Sim | Dual SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 158.6 mm | 158.6 mm | |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | ||
| Weight | 207 g | 207 g | |
| Width | 74.8 mm | 74.8 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 20:09 | 19.5:9 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | ||
| Pixel Density | 424 ppi | 411 ppi | |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.2 inches | 6.16 inches | |
| Technology | AMOLED | ||
| Touchscreen | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Google Tensor G3 | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mail-G78 | |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8GB | |
STORAGE | |||
| Call Records | Yes | ||
| Card Slot | No | ||
| External Storage | No | ||
| Internal Storage | 128 GB/256 GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| Messaging | Yes | ||
| Phonebook | Yes | ||
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | LED | |
| Front Camera | 8 MP (f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.22m Auto-HDR 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | |
| Primary camera | 50 MP (f/1.9 wide) + 12 MP (f/2.2 ultrawide) | 50 MP, (wide), PDAF, OIS 48 MP, (ultrawide) | |
| Video Recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | Yes | 3.5mm Jack Yes | |
| Audio Player | Yes | ||
| FM Radio | Yes | ||
| Games | Yes | ||
| Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Player | Yes | ||
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non-Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | |
| Browser | HTML5 | ||
| Edge | Yes | ||
| GPRS | Yes | ||
| GPS Facility | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | ||
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 3G | Yes | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| 4G | Yes | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 | |
| 5G | Yes | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Face Unlock | Yes | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Fingerprint (under display, optical) | |
| Quick Charging | Fast charging | 65W Fast charging | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | |
Google Pixel 8a has screen size of 6.2 inches whereas other comes up with 6.16 inches . Screen Resolution in both mobiles is 1080 x 2400 pixels and 1080 x 2340 pixels respectively. In terms of Technology, former uses AMOLED and latter uses undefined.
Google Pixel 8a comes up with primary camera of 50 MP (f/1.9 wide) + 12 MP (f/2.2 ultrawide) whereas Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes up with 50 MP, (wide), PDAF, OIS 48 MP, (ultrawide). Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama.