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Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola Edge 70 Plus

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

The short answer

The Google Pixel 8a and the Motorola Edge 70 Plus finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Google Pixel 8a leads on performance. The Google Pixel 8a is the cheaper of the two at PKR 75,999 against PKR 194,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Google Pixel 8a leads

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

Camera Motorola Edge 70 Plus leads

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

Battery & charging Motorola Edge 70 Plus 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 119,000 less.
  • Motorola Edge 70 Plus packs a 2,008 mAh larger battery.
  • Motorola Edge 70 Plus charges 27W faster.
  • Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a 136 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Google Pixel 8a if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Plus if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Motorola Edge 70 Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 75,999 Cheaper PKR 194,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 ( No official launch in Pakistan ) September 3, 2026
Dimensions 152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm 162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm
Weight 188 g Better 196 g
Water resistance IP67 (dust & water resistant, up to 1m for 30 min) IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes
Display
Screen size 6.1 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) 1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density) Better
Panel type OLED, HDR 120Hz ~2000 nits peak AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+
Protection Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Immortalis-G715s MC10 Adreno 810
Operating system Android 14 (upgradable) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB LPDDR5X,
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot Not supported No
Camera
Main camera 64 MP (wide), OIS 13 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama 200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Better
Selfie camera 13 MP (ultrawide) 32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama, Better
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion non-removable 4492 mAh 6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable Better
Wired charging 18W wired Wireless charging supported 45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6e Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 3.2 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“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 8a or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?

Google Pixel 8a and Motorola Edge 70 Plus finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Google Pixel 8a and Motorola Edge 70 Plus in Pakistan?

Google Pixel 8a is listed at PKR 75,999 and Motorola Edge 70 Plus at PKR 194,999. That makes Google Pixel 8a cheaper by PKR 119,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 8a or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?

Motorola Edge 70 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 8a uses a 64 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Motorola Edge 70 Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?

Motorola Edge 70 Plus leads on battery. Google Pixel 8a carries a 4492 mAh cell and Motorola Edge 70 Plus a 6500 mAh cell, with 18W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 8a or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?

Google Pixel 8a is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 8a runs the Google Tensor G3 while Motorola Edge 70 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm).

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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.