Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola Moto G57

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Motorola Moto G57 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; estimated prices are $495 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 51/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G57 has the bigger battery (5200 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 better than the Motorola Moto G57 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Motorola Moto G57
Performance 54
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 59
Portability 64
Value for money
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 192g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G57 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
  • Cheaper: $229 vs $495

  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Motorola Moto G57, the Google Pixel 8a scores 14 points higher (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G57 leads (59/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (70/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G57 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (59/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G57 is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Motorola Moto G57: The Motorola Moto G57 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Motorola Moto G57
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 5200 mAh
Charging 18W 30W
Wireless charging 7W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1050 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP64
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 166.2×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 192 g
Price $495 $229
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Motorola Moto G57
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Motorola Moto G57
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Motorola Moto G57
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless charging: no data
59
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Motorola Moto G57, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G57 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
51/100 -77.2%
809091 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Motorola Moto G57 by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$495
Motorola Moto G57
$229

Price difference: $266. Motorola Moto G57 is cheaper by $266.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (70/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (82/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (70/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G57 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (59/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G57 is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G57?

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G57 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Motorola Moto G57?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Motorola Moto G57 — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G57?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G57?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Motorola Moto G57?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Moto G57 is a better fit for everyday use.