Google Pixel 8a vs Sony Xperia 10 V
Google Pixel 8a dominates with superior display technology, featuring a brighter 2000-nit Actua OLED screen with 120Hz refresh versus Sony's dimmer 700-nit 60Hz panel. Performance heavily favors Google's Tensor G3 with faster Cortex-X3 cores and Immortalis-G715 GPU, crushing Snapdragon 695's capabilities. Pixel 8a's 64MP camera with OIS and advanced computational photography outperforms Sony's 48MP setup, though Sony includes a telephoto lens absent in Google's offering. Sony counters with a larger 5000mAh battery, faster 30W charging, and lighter 159g design compared to Pixel's 188g frame. Battery longevity slightly favors Sony, but Pixel 8a's superior processor, stunning display, and exceptional camera software make it the stronger choice for most users. Google's Android 14 versus Sony's Android 13 also provides fresher features and longer support.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Sony Xperia 10 V |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188 g | 159 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 3 | Aluminum frame, frosted glass back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm | 155 x 68 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.89, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/2.5, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W (Qi) | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | Actua OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
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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
Sony Xperia 10 V
Pros
- Featherlight 159 g — extremely easy to carry
- OLED display at this price is unusual
- IP68 full water resistance
- Headphone jack and microSD included
- Clean software with two years of updates
Cons
- Only 60Hz refresh rate
- Snapdragon 695 is noticeably mid-tier
- 6 GB RAM is tight for multitasking
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide and telephoto fall short of rivals
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