Google Pixel 7a vs Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; estimated prices are $180 and $177. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 13/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 16 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 199,111); the Google Pixel 7a has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite doesn't.

The Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 25 points (38/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 98
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 828
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4385 mAh
  • Cheaper: $177 vs $180

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 97/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite, the Google Pixel 7a scores 25 points higher (38/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite leads (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (67/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a bit better (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite: The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Processor Google Tensor G2 MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 1194673 199111
Geekbench Single 1459 476
Geekbench Multi 3451 828
Display 6.1" OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 10W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 64 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC yes no
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 164.9×75.8×9.2 mm
Weight 193 g 200 g
Price $180 $177
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
38/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite MediaTek Helio P35
13/100 -500.0%
199111 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 7a leads Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 500.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
$177

Price difference: $3. Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is cheaper by $3.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (67/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a bit better (36/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite?

The Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 25 points (38/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 2/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.