Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola Moto G100S

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 31/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G100S has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 809,091); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 210g).

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G100S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Motorola Moto G100S
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 52
Design 37
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 809091
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1009
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2892
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Motorola Moto G100S, 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 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (21/100 vs 1/100). 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 G100S (70/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (65/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (75/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Moto G100S: The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Motorola Moto G100S
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
AnTuTu 1433693 809091
Geekbench Single 1722 1009
Geekbench Multi 4458 2892
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 30W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1050 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP64
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm
Weight 188 g 210 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Motorola Moto G100S
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G100S
  • 6.7" 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 G100S
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Motorola Moto G100S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G100S Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
31/100 -77.2%
809091 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Motorola Moto G100S by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Motorola Moto G100S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (21/100 vs 1/100).

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 G100S (70/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (52/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (65/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G100S?

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G100S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Motorola Moto G100S?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Motorola Moto G100S — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G100S?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G100S?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Motorola Moto G100S?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for everyday use.