Google Pixel 8a vs Sony Xperia 1 VI Specs Comparison

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6.4
Google Pixel 8a
7.1
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Google Pixel 8a Sony Xperia 1 VI
Released · May 14, 2024
Released · Jun 03, 2024
6.1-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
6.5-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
64 MP Main · 13 MP Selfie
48 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
8GB · 128GB
12GB · 256GB
4492 mAh
5000 mAh
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Display

Size
6.1-inch 6.5-inch
Resolution
2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 431 PPI 2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 396 PPI
Technology
OLED OLED
Refresh rate
120Hz 120Hz
Screen-to-body
81.28 % 86.59 %
Peak brightness
2000 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm)
Processor
Nona-core, 1x 3.0GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x 2.45GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x 2.15GHz Cortex-A510 Octa-core, 1x 3.3GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x 3.2GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.3GHz Cortex-A520
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10 Adreno 750
RAM
8GB (LPDDR5X) 12GB
Internal storage
128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable 256GB (UFS)
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 1024 GB
OS
Android (15, 14) Android (14)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
4492 mAh 5000 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging, Qi wireless charging Fast charging, Qi wireless charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 18.0W
Wireless: 7.5W
Wired: 30.0W
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
5h 51min
Browsing
13h 53min
Video
8h 34min
Gaming
7h 16min
Battery Life Estimate
7h 18min
Browsing
18h 54min
Video
7h 46min
Gaming
14h 3min

Camera

Rear
Dual camera Triple camera
Main camera
64 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.9
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.73"
Pixel size: 0.8 μm
48 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.9
Focal length: 24 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.35"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Second camera
13 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: Yes
Focal Length: 85-170 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.5"
Third camera
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 16 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.5"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Flash
LED LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (120 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps)
Features:
HDR, Time-lapse video
Front
13 MP 12 MP
PhoneArena Camera Tests
134
Overall
142
Photo
127
Video
138
Overall
144
Photo
131
Video

Design

Dimensions
5.99 x 2.84 x 0.35 inches
(152.1 x 72.2 x 8.9 mm)
6.38 x 2.91 x 0.32 inches
(162 x 74 x 8.2 mm)
Weight
6.63 oz(188.0 g) 6.77 oz(192.0 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus)
Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP67 Yes; IP68
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch) Fingerprint (touch)
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe Black, Platinum silver, Khaki green, Scar red

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave Bands 5G Ready
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM Nano SIM, eSIM

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.3 5.4
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E,Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, OTG
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other
NFC NFC

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 499 / € 549 € 1399
In The Box
Phone, USB Type-C cable, SIM ejector tool, Papers

Availability

Officially announced
May 07, 2024 May 15, 2024

Alternative variants

With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage 256GB
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