Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola Moto G13

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Motorola Moto G13 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $499 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 26/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G13 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 346,495).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 by 22 points (48/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Motorola Moto G13
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 71
Value for money 97
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1364
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G13 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 183g vs 188g
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $499

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Motorola Moto G13, the Google Pixel 8a scores 22 points higher (48/100 vs 26/100). 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 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G13 leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G13 leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (70/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G13 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G13 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G13 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Moto G13: The Motorola Moto G13 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Motorola Moto G13
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 1433693 346495
Geekbench Single 1722 420
Geekbench Multi 4458 1364
Display 6.1" OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 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 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g 183 g
Price $499 $180
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Motorola Moto G13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G13
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Motorola Moto G13
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Motorola Moto G13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G13 MediaTek Helio G85
26/100 -313.8%
346495 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Motorola Moto G13 by 313.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Motorola Moto G13
$180

Price difference: $319. Motorola Moto G13 is cheaper by $319.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (70/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G13 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G13 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G13 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G13?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 by 22 points (48/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Motorola Moto G13?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Motorola Moto G13 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G13?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G13?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Motorola Moto G13?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G13 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.