Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola Moto G (2023)
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G; estimated prices are $499 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 31/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G (2023) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 477,542); the Google Pixel 8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't.
Google Pixel 8a
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 189g
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 23/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 63/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
- Cheaper: $150 vs $499
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Motorola Moto G (2023), the Google Pixel 8a scores 17 points higher (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (70/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Motorola Moto G (2023) are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Moto G (2023) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 164.0×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $499 | $150 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Motorola Moto G (2023), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Motorola Moto G (2023) by 200.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $349. Motorola Moto G (2023) is cheaper by $349.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (70/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Motorola Moto G (2023) are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?
The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G (2023) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Motorola Moto G (2023)?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Motorola Moto G (2023) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Motorola Moto G (2023)?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.