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; estimated prices are $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads — 52/100 vs 48/100 (a 4-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 (1,467,600 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).

The Google Pixel 10 Pro edges out the Google Pixel 8a by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Performance 31
Display 100
Camera 77
Battery 38
Design 41
Value for money 41
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
What makes Google Pixel 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1467600 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 (31/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 207g
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $999

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 10 Pro vs the Google Pixel 8a, the Google Pixel 10 Pro scores 4 points higher (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads (31/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads (38/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (38/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro (75/100 vs 41/100).

Google Pixel 10 Pro: The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 10 Pro Google Pixel 8a
Processor Google Tensor G5 Google Tensor G3
AnTuTu 1467600 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
Price $999 $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
77
camera
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • 4870 mAh
  • Wired: 29W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 10 Pro and Google Pixel 8a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Google Tensor G5
52/100
1467600 AnTuTu
Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100 -2.4%
1433693 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 10 Pro leads Google Pixel 8a by 2.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 10 Pro
$999
Google Pixel 8a
$499

Price difference: $500. Google Pixel 8a is cheaper by $500.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 21/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (38/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro (65/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro (75/100 vs 41/100).

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 4 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 52/100, the Google Pixel 8a — 48/100.

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

The Google Pixel 10 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 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 (31/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro over the Google Pixel 8a?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.