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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 47/100 (a 18-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 737,054).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2700
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 202g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023), the Google Pixel 8a scores 18 points higher (65/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 2700 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
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 leads Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (70/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (70/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
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 18 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 65/100, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) — 47/100.
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 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.