Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Nokia 8

The Google Pixel 4a 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 4a 5G leads — 40/100 vs 29/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 4a 5G has the bigger battery (3885 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 2 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 4a 5G is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 438,016).

The Google Pixel 4a 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Performance 44
Display 84
Camera 17
Battery 19
Portability 76
Value for money
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Google Pixel 4a 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 3885 vs 3090 mAh

  • Higher performance (44/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (17/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 2MP
  • Lighter: 160g vs 168g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 4a 5G vs the Nokia 8, the Google Pixel 4a 5G scores 11 points higher (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G is a bit better (17/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G is a bit better (19/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).

Google Pixel 4a 5G: The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 4a 5G Nokia 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 597974 438016
Geekbench Single 799 427
Geekbench Multi 1836 1500
Display 6.2" OLED 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 2560x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3885 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Main camera 2 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 7.1
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 153.9×74.0×8.2 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 168 g 160 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • 3885 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 4a 5G and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 4a 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
40/100
597974 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 -36.5%
438016 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 4a 5G leads Nokia 8 by 36.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Price unknown
Nokia 8
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G is a bit better (17/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G is a bit better (19/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Nokia 8?

The Google Pixel 4a 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Nokia 8?

The Google Pixel 4a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Nokia 8?

The Google Pixel 4a 5G leads on camera score (17/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Nokia 8?

The Google Pixel 4a 5G leads on performance (44/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a 5G over the Nokia 8?

The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.