Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola Moto G54

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Motorola Moto G54 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020; estimated prices are $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 33/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G54 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 633,547).

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G54 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Motorola Moto G54
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 78
Value for money 96
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 633547
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1061
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2398
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G54 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Lighter: 177g vs 188g
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $499

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Motorola Moto G54, the Google Pixel 8a scores 15 points higher (48/100 vs 33/100). 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 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G54 leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G54 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G54 (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 G54 (70/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G54 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G54 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G54 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (96/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Moto G54: The Motorola Moto G54 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Motorola Moto G54
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Dimensity 7020
AnTuTu 1433693 633547
Geekbench Single 1722 1061
Geekbench Multi 4458 2398
Display 6.1" OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
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 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 161.6×73.8×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 177 g
Price $499 $200
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Motorola Moto G54
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G54
  • 6.5" 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 G54
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Motorola Moto G54, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G54 MediaTek Dimensity 7020
33/100 -126.3%
633547 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Motorola Moto G54 by 126.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Motorola Moto G54
$200

Price difference: $299. Motorola Moto G54 is cheaper by $299.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G54 (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 G54 (70/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G54 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G54 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G54 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (96/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G54?

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G54 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Motorola Moto G54?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Motorola Moto G54 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G54?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G54?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Motorola Moto G54?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G54 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.