{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-8a-vs-vivo-v80-lite/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T12:49:11+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 8a vs vivo V80 Lite",
    "answer": "The Google Pixel 8a is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The vivo V80 Lite still wins on 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 145,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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": 61,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 56.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 75.7
            },
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "vivo V80 Lite",
            "slug": "vivo-v80-lite",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-v80-lite/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_03_51-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 145999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:14:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 22,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 81,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 46.3,
                "overall": 63.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 24, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White)",
                    "Weight": "197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB )",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB/256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.0, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh,",
                    "Wired charging": "44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "google-pixel-8a",
        "margin": 12.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 61,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 22
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-8a"
            },
            {
                "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-8a": 96,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 87
                },
                "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-8a": 56.9,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 81
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80-lite"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 100,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 50,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 100,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 46.3
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-8a"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Google Pixel 8a costs PKR 70,000 less.",
        "vivo V80 Lite packs a 2,558 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo V80 Lite charges 26W faster.",
        "Google Pixel 8a has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 8a or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 8a comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.6 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. vivo V80 Lite 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 8a and vivo V80 Lite in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 8a is listed at PKR 75,999 and vivo V80 Lite at PKR 145,999. That makes Google Pixel 8a cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 8a or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 8a scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 8a uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on vivo V80 Lite, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "vivo V80 Lite leads on battery. Google Pixel 8a carries a 4492 mAh cell and vivo V80 Lite a 7050 mAh cell, with 18W and 44W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 8a or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 8a is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 8a runs the Google Tensor G3 while vivo V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}