Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; estimated prices are $499 and $177. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 13/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 16 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 199,111); the Google Pixel 8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite doesn't.

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 35 points (48/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 98
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 828
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Cheaper: $177 vs $499

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite, the Google Pixel 8a scores 35 points higher (48/100 vs 13/100). 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 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (70/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (98/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite: The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 1433693 199111
Geekbench Single 1722 476
Geekbench Multi 4458 828
Display 6.1" OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 10W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB
OS Android 14 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 164.9×75.8×9.2 mm
Weight 188 g 200 g
Price $499 $177
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite MediaTek Helio P35
13/100 -620.0%
199111 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 620.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
$177

Price difference: $322. Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is cheaper by $322.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (70/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (65/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (98/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 35 points (48/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 2/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.