Google Pixel 7a vs Nokia 8
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 60/100 vs 29/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 7a has the bigger battery (4385 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 193g).
Google Pixel 7a
Nokia 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 4385 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 160g vs 193g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Nokia 8, the Google Pixel 7a scores 31 points higher (60/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (84/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 1194673 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 7a leads Nokia 8 by 172.7% in our overall performance rating.
Google Pixel 7a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (64/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (70/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (84/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Nokia 8?
The Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 31 points (60/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Nokia 8?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Nokia 8?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Nokia 8?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (64/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Nokia 8?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.