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Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 8a

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 23 Feb 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Google Pixel 8a takes it by 3.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Google Pixel 10a leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Google Pixel 8a leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Google Pixel 10a leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Google Pixel 8a leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Google Pixel 10a if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Buy the Google Pixel 8a if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Google Pixel 10a Google Pixel 8a
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 169,999 PKR 75,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date February 18 2026 May 2024 ( No official launch in Pakistan )
Dimensions 153.9 mm × 73.0 mm × 9.0 mm 152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm
Weight 188 g 188 g
Water resistance IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP67 (dust & water resistant, up to 1m for 30 min)
Display
Screen size 6.3 inches Better 6.1 inches
Resolution 1080 x 2424 pixels Better 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type P-OLED 120Hz HDR support, Always-on display OLED, HDR 120Hz ~2000 nits peak
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset Google Tensor G4 (4nm) Google Tensor G3
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G715 MP7 Immortalis-G715s MC10
Operating system Android 16 Stock Android (Pixel Experience), Up to 7 years of major Android updates Android 14 (upgradable)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
Card slot No Not supported
Camera
Main camera 48 MP, wide, OIS Dual-LED flash, HDR, Panorama, OIS 64 MP (wide), OIS 13 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 13 MP 13 MP (ultrawide)
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p 4K@30/60fps, 1080p
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po non-removable 5100 mAh Better Li-Ion non-removable 4492 mAh
Wired charging 45W wired ,wireless_charging (7.5W wireless) Better 18W wired Wireless charging supported
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 6e
Bluetooth 5.3 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB Type-C 3.2 USB Type-C 3.2

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Google Pixel 10a or Google Pixel 8a?

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.

What is the price of Google Pixel 10a and Google Pixel 8a in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 10a or Google Pixel 8a?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 10a or Google Pixel 8a?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 10a or Google Pixel 8a?

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.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.