Google Pixel 8a vs Nokia 2780 Flip

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Nokia 2780 Flip (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 215; estimated prices are $499 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 10/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 1450); the main camera is 64 MP vs 5 MP; the Google Pixel 8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia 2780 Flip doesn't; the Nokia 2780 Flip is noticeably lighter (131g vs 188g).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip by 38 points (48/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Nokia 2780 Flip
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 100
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Bigger battery: 4492 vs 1450 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 5MP

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nokia 2780 Flip better?
  • Lighter: 131g vs 188g
  • Cheaper: $90 vs $499

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Nokia 2780 Flip, the Google Pixel 8a scores 38 points higher (48/100 vs 10/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 2780 Flip leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 2780 Flip significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 2780 Flip notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia 2780 Flip: The Nokia 2780 Flip is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Nokia 2780 Flip
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 215
AnTuTu 1433693
Geekbench Single 1722
Geekbench Multi 4458
Display 6.1" OLED 2.7" TFT LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 240x320
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 1450 mAh
Charging 18W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 5 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 KaiOS 3.1
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 202.1×58.0×11.5 mm
Weight 188 g 131 g
Price $499 $90
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Nokia 2780 Flip
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia 2780 Flip
  • 2.7" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 240x320
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Nokia 2780 Flip
  • 1450 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Nokia 2780 Flip
$90

Price difference: $409. Nokia 2780 Flip is cheaper by $409.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (70/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (25/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 2780 Flip significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 2780 Flip notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nokia 2780 Flip?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip by 38 points (48/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Nokia 2780 Flip?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nokia 2780 Flip — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nokia 2780 Flip?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nokia 2780 Flip?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Nokia 2780 Flip?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia 2780 Flip is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.