Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel Fold

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Google Pixel Fold (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 64/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel Fold has the bigger battery (4821 mAh vs 4492); the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 859,865); per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 8a has the stronger camera (136 vs 133); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 283g).

The Google Pixel 8a edges out the Google Pixel Fold by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Google Pixel Fold
Performance 60
Display 78
Camera 67
Battery 60
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 859865
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1459
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3451
  • Lighter: 188g vs 283g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Google Pixel Fold better?
  • Bigger battery: 4821 vs 4492 mAh

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Google Pixel Fold, the Google Pixel 8a scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel Fold leads (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Google Pixel Fold are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Google Pixel Fold are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel Fold notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Google Pixel Fold: The Google Pixel Fold is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Google Pixel Fold
Processor Google Tensor G3 Google Tensor G2
AnTuTu 1433693 859865
Geekbench Single 1722 1459
Geekbench Multi 4458 3451
Display 6.1" OLED 7.6" Foldable OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1840x2208
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 4821 mAh
Charging 18W
Wireless charging 7W
DXOMark (camera) 136 133
Main camera 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 48 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IPX8
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 158.7×139.7×5.8 mm
Weight 188 g 283 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Google Pixel Fold
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Google Pixel Fold
  • 7.6" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1840x2208
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Google Pixel Fold
  • 4821 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
60
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Google Pixel Fold Google Tensor G2
64/100 -66.7%
859865 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Google Pixel Fold by 66.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Google Pixel Fold
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Google Pixel Fold are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Google Pixel Fold are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel Fold notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (60/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Google Pixel Fold?

The Google Pixel 8a edges out the Google Pixel Fold by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Google Pixel Fold?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Google Pixel Fold — 64/100.

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Google Pixel Fold?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Google Pixel Fold?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Google Pixel Fold is a better fit for active users.