Google Pixel 8a vs OnePlus Nord 4
Both phones deliver compelling value at $499, but excel in different areas. Pixel 8a features Google's exceptional computational photography with a compact 6.1-inch Actua OLED display (2000 nits), Tensor G3 optimization for AI features, and IP67 water resistance. Its 64MP camera with OIS and 4K@60fps video production shine for content creators. OnePlus Nord 4 counters with a larger 6.74-inch LTPO AMOLED screen (2150 nits), superior 5500mAh battery, and blazing-fast 100W charging. The 50MP Sony LYT-600 sensor captures excellent stills, though 4K@30fps limits video capabilities. Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 handles gaming smoothly, while 12GB RAM edges out Pixel's 8GB. Pixel 8a wins for camera versatility, compact design, and long-term software support through 7 years of updates. Nord 4 excels for battery longevity, charging speed, and display real estate. Choose Pixel 8a for photography and software; select Nord 4 for battery life and raw performance.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188 g | 199.5 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 3 | Aluminum unibody |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm | 162.6 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.89, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-600) |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4492 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 100W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W (Qi) | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.74 inches |
| Type | Actua OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2772 x 1240 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2150 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 732 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 8a
Pros
- Flagship-grade Tensor G3 chip at mid-range price
- Seven years of software updates (rare at this price)
- Excellent main camera for the class
- Bright 120Hz OLED display
- Wireless charging support
Cons
- Slow 18W wired charging
- Smaller battery than competitors
- Plastic back instead of glass
- No telephoto camera
- Bezels are thicker than the flagship Pixels
OnePlus Nord 4
Pros
- Unique all-metal aluminum unibody design
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 punches above its class
- Large 5500 mAh battery with 100W charging
- Bright 2150-nit LTPO AMOLED display
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 at mid-range price
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- Only IP65 splash resistance
- USB-C 2.0 (slow data transfer)
- Not officially sold in North America
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