{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-10a-vs-google-pixel-8a/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T00:22:19+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 8a",
    "answer": "The Google Pixel 8a is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera and value for money. The Google Pixel 10a still wins on performance and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Google Pixel 8a is the cheaper of the two at PKR 75,999 against PKR 169,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Google Pixel 10a",
            "slug": "google-pixel-10a",
            "brand": "Google Pixel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-10a/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-23-2026-10_47_54-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-23T05:54:37+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 85.8,
                "camera": 88,
                "battery": 70.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 46,
                "overall": 77.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 18 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "153.9 mm × 73.0 mm × 9.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2424 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "P-OLED 120Hz HDR support, Always-on display",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Google Tensor G4 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G715 MP7",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 Stock Android (Pixel Experience), Up to 7 years of major Android updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP, wide, OIS Dual-LED flash, HDR, Panorama, OIS",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po non-removable 5100 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired ,wireless_charging (7.5W wireless)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Google Pixel 8a",
            "slug": "google-pixel-8a",
            "brand": "Google Pixel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-8a/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-23-2026-10_43_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 75999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-04-23T05:48:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 81.3,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 56.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 80.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2024 ( No official launch in Pakistan )",
                    "Dimensions": "152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 (dust & water resistant, up to 1m for 30 min)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.1 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, HDR 120Hz ~2000 nits peak",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Google Tensor G3",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Immortalis-G715s MC10",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Not supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP (wide), OIS 13 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion non-removable 4492 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired Wireless charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6e",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "google-pixel-8a",
        "margin": 3.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10a": 85.8,
                    "google-pixel-8a": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-10a"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10a": 88,
                    "google-pixel-8a": 96
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-8a"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10a": 70.8,
                    "google-pixel-8a": 56.9
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-10a"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10a": 100,
                    "google-pixel-8a": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10a": 50,
                    "google-pixel-8a": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10a": 46,
                    "google-pixel-8a": 100
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-8a"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Google Pixel 8a costs PKR 94,000 less.",
        "Google Pixel 10a packs a 608 mAh larger battery.",
        "Google Pixel 10a charges 27W faster.",
        "Google Pixel 8a has a 16 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 10a or Google Pixel 8a?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 8a comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.4 points. It wins on camera and value for money. Google Pixel 10a can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Google Pixel 10a and Google Pixel 8a in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 10a is listed at PKR 169,999 and Google Pixel 8a at PKR 75,999. That makes Google Pixel 8a cheaper by PKR 94,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 10a or Google Pixel 8a?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 8a scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 10a uses a 48 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Google Pixel 8a, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 10a or Google Pixel 8a?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 10a leads on battery. Google Pixel 10a carries a 5100 mAh cell and Google Pixel 8a a 4492 mAh cell, with 45W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 10a or Google Pixel 8a?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 10a is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 10a runs the Google Tensor G4 (4nm) while Google Pixel 8a runs the Google Tensor G3."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}