Google Pixel 8a vs Nokia G100

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Nokia G100 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662; estimated prices are $499 and $79. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 14/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G100 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 320,666); the Google Pixel 8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia G100 doesn't.

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia G100 by 34 points (48/100 vs 14/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Nokia G100
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 100
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 320666
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 345
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1065
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 195g

  • 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 56/100)
What makes Nokia G100 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Cheaper: $79 vs $499

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

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Nokia G100, the Google Pixel 8a scores 34 points higher (48/100 vs 14/100). 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 Nokia G100 leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G100 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia G100 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia G100 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia G100 (70/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G100 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G100 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 G100: The Nokia G100 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Nokia G100
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
AnTuTu 1433693 320666
Geekbench Single 1722 345
Geekbench Multi 4458 1065
Display 6.1" OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 5 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 400 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 166.6×76.7×8.9 mm
Weight 188 g 195 g
Price $499 $79
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Nokia G100
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia G100
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Nokia G100
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Nokia G100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Nokia G100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
14/100 -347.1%
320666 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Nokia G100 by 347.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Nokia G100
$79

Price difference: $420. Nokia G100 is cheaper by $420.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia G100 (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia G100 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia G100 (70/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G100 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G100 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nokia G100?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia G100 by 34 points (48/100 vs 14/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Nokia G100?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nokia G100 — 14/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nokia G100?

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

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nokia G100?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Nokia G100?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia G100 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.