Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Google Pixel 8a
The Google Pixel 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G5, while the Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3; launch prices were $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 10 Pro has the bigger battery (4870 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,536,042 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Google Pixel 8a
What makes Google Pixel 10 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1536042 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2285 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6191 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 4870 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 29W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 7W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Better portability (57/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 10 Pro vs the Google Pixel 8a, the Google Pixel 10 Pro scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads (50/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 10 Pro — 56/100, Google Pixel 8a — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Google Pixel 8a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G5 | Google Tensor G3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1536042 | 1433693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2285 | 1722 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6191 | 4458 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1280 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4870 mAh | 4492 mAh | |
| Charging | 29W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 7W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3300 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 10 Pro
- 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 10 Pro
- 4870 mAh
- Wired: 29W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 10 Pro and Google Pixel 8a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 10 Pro leads Google Pixel 8a by 7.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Google Pixel 8a was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 10 Pro edges out the Google Pixel 8a by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Google Pixel 8a — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 10 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 10 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro over the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.