Skip to content
specpair

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.

Google Pixel 8a
Google
Google Pixel 8a
$499
8.3/10
Winner
VS
OnePlus Nord 4
OnePlus
OnePlus Nord 4
$499
8.1/10

Full Specifications

SpecGoogle Pixel 8aOnePlus Nord 4
SoftwareAndroid 14Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1)
Body
Weight188 g199.5 g
MaterialAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 3Aluminum unibody
IP ratingIP67IP65
Dimensions152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm162.6 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm
Camera
Main camera64 MP, f/1.89, OIS50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-600)
Front camera13 MP, f/2.216 MP, f/2.4
Video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Ultrawide13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
Battery
Capacity4492 mAh5500 mAh
Charging18W wired100W SuperVOOC wired
Wireless charging7.5W (Qi)No
Display
Size6.1 inches6.74 inches
TypeActua OLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution2400 x 10802772 x 1240
Refresh rate120Hz1-120Hz
Brightness (nits)20002150
Processor
CPUNona-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)
GPUImmortalis-G715s MC10Adreno 732
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 3.0USB-C 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4

Category Scores

Google Pixel 8a
OnePlus Nord 4
Value
0
0
Camera
0
0
Battery
0
0
Display
0
0
Performance
0
0

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

Explore more in phones, see all Google products or all OnePlus products. View full details for the Google Pixel 8a or the OnePlus Nord 4.