Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; estimated prices are $499 and $169. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 32/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 736,675).

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 36
Design 47
Value for money 98
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2719
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 202g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
  • Cheaper: $169 vs $499

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023), the Google Pixel 8a scores 16 points higher (48/100 vs 32/100). 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 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (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 Stylus 5G (2023) (70/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (65/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (98/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023): The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1433693 736675
Geekbench Single 1722 935
Geekbench Multi 4458 2719
Display 6.1" OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 20W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 162.8×73.8×9.2 mm
Weight 188 g 202 g
Price $499 $169
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
32/100 -94.6%
736675 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
$169

Price difference: $330. Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is cheaper by $330.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (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 Stylus 5G (2023) (70/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (65/100 vs 47/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (98/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (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 Stylus 5G (2023)?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.