In depth comparison and review of OnePlus 8 and Google Pixel 4a. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | OnePlus 8 | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | G025J | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 160.2 mm | 144 mm | OnePlus 8 has greater height than Google Pixel 4a. |
| Width | 72.9 mm | 69.4 mm | OnePlus 8 has greater width than Google Pixel 4a. |
| Depth | 8 mm | 8.2 mm | OnePlus 8 is narrower than OnePlus 8. |
| Weight | 180 g | 143 g | Google Pixel 4a is lighter than OnePlus 8. |
| Body Colour | Black | Onyx black | Glacial green | Just black | |
| Body Material | - | Polycarbonate | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.86 W/kg | 1.19 W/kg (body), 1.18 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
|
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | OnePlus 8 | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | Fluid Amoled | OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.55" | 5.8" | OnePlus 8 has larger screen size than Google Pixel 4a. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | OnePlus 8 has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 4a. |
| Display Format | QHD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 443 ppi | Google Pixel 4a has better pixel density than OnePlus 8. |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 100000:1 | |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
| Display Features | Reading mode, night mode, Wide colour display (P3), 90 Hz Fluid Display | Always-on display, Now Playing, True black level, display with transmissive hole | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3D (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | OnePlus 8 | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Speed | 2.84 GHz | 2.2 GHz | OnePlus 8 has higher clock speed than Google Pixel 4a. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 650 | Qualcomm ADRENO 618 |
| MEMORY | OnePlus 8 | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | OnePlus 8 has more RAM than Google Pixel 4a. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 128 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | 100 GB | - | |
| Memory Interface | UFS 3.0 | - |
| CAMERA | OnePlus 8 | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| MAIN CAMERA |
|---|
| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 12.2 Megapixel | OnePlus 8 has better camera resolution than Google Pixel 4a. |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.4" | - | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX586 sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.75 | F/1.7 | Google Pixel 4a has better lens aperture than OnePlus 8. |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 77 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | 1.4 μm | Google Pixel 4a has larger camera pixel size than OnePlus 8. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | Portrait, HDR, Studio | Blur | |
| HDR Mode | - | HDR+ | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, night mode, portrait mode, Cine Video Mode, Dog, Cat, Nightscape capture mode, Portrait, Ultra shot | Portrait mode, Night Sight | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | OnePlus 8 has face detection. |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 480 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Noise reduction, GIF animation function, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), RAW image capture, AI scene detection, UltraShot engine | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Dual Pixel Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Share in a snap |
| SECOND CAMERA |
|---|
| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 2 Megapixel | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.75 μm | - |
| THIRD CAMERA |
|---|
| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 16 Megapixel | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.2 | - | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 116 degree(s) | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
|---|
| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | OnePlus 8 has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 4a. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RX IMX471 sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.45 | F/2.0 | Google Pixel 4a has better front lens aperture than OnePlus 8. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 84 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1 μm | 1.12 μm | Google Pixel 4a has larger front camera pixel size than OnePlus 8. |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Focus free | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR, face retouch | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Time-lapse mode | - | |
| Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 864 x 480, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | OnePlus 8 | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4300 mAh | 3140 mAh | OnePlus 8 has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 4a. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Charging Technology | Warp Charge 30 technology, Warp Charge 30T technology | Power Delivery 2.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Talk Time | 1740 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1740 min Standby: up to 391 hrs |
- | |
| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | OnePlus 8 | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 4G | OnePlus 8 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | OxygenOS (based on Android 10) | Android 10 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | OnePlus 8 | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8, Band 9, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900, 1700, 800 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66, Band 71 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
| 5G NR Band | N1, n3, n7, n28, n78 | - | |
| 5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 2600, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 3500 | - | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | A2DP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Modem | Snapdragon X55 5G | - | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | OnePlus 8 | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, AAC +, OGG, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, LDAC, IMY, EAC3, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, SBC, apt-X HD, EAC3-JOC, AC-4 | AAC, apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, WMV, 3GP, TS, WebM, H.265 HEVC, MP4 | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | Qualcomm aptX audio, Qualcomm aptX HD audio, Dolby Atmos Surround Sound | - |
| FEATURES | OnePlus 8 | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Face Unlock, Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, Alert Slider | Dual microphones, MIMO technology, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, ARCore, Google Lens, Titan M Security Module, Pixel Imprint sensor, 3 years of security and OS updates, Google Cast |
| OTHERS | OnePlus 8 | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, sticker, screen protector, USB-C cable, protective case, Warp Charge 30 power adapter | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, 18W USB-C power adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliant Standards | - | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |
cs
sk
de
it
es
fr
hu
pt
ru
pl
br
ro
