Google Pixel 8a vs Nokia G400

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Nokia G400 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 43/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G400 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 477,542).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 by 22 points (65/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Nokia G400
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 43
Portability 51
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1816
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 198g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Nokia G400 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 18W

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Nokia G400, the Google Pixel 8a scores 22 points higher (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 (70/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Nokia G400: The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Nokia G400
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 1433693 477542
Geekbench Single 1722 746
Geekbench Multi 4458 1816
Display 6.1" OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 20W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 5 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB
OS Android 14 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 188 g 198 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Nokia G400
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Nokia G400
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Nokia G400
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Nokia G400, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Nokia G400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
43/100 -200.2%
477542 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Nokia G400 by 200.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Nokia G400
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (70/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (82/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 (70/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nokia G400?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 by 22 points (65/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Nokia G400?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nokia G400 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nokia G400?

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

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nokia G400?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Nokia G400?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.