Google Pixel 8a
$499
Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
$1,799
| Pixel 8a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 499 | USD 1,799 |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 4650 mAh |
| Charging (W) | 18 | 21 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Display | 6.1" • Actua OLED • 120Hz | 8" • Super Actua Flex LTPO OLED • 120Hz |
| Main Camera | 64MP | 48MP |
| Front Camera | 13MP | 10MP |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 |
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Key Differences
Only the differences that meaningfully separate these phones.
Price
USD 1,300 cheaper
Pixel 8aUSD 499
vsPixel 9 Pro FoldUSD 1,799
RAM
2× more RAM
Pixel 9 Pro Fold16 GB RAM
vsPixel 8a8 GB RAM
Storage
2× more storage
Pixel 9 Pro Fold256 GB
vsPixel 8a128 GB
Charging
3 W faster wired charging
Pixel 9 Pro Fold21 W wired
vsPixel 8a18 W wired
Performance
Different chipsets
Pixel 8aGoogle Tensor G3
vsPixel 9 Pro FoldGoogle Tensor G4
Display
Larger display
Pixel 9 Pro Fold8-inch
vsPixel 8a6.1-inch
Build
68 g lighter
Pixel 8a189 g
vsPixel 9 Pro Fold257 g
Best For
Where each phone stands out based on this comparison.
Best if you want
Lower priceGoogle Pixel 8a
Much lower purchase priceUSD 499
Lighter build189 g
Smaller 6.1-inch display6.1″
Best if you want
More hardwareGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold
More RAM and storage16 GB RAM · 256 GB
Faster wired charging21 W wired
Larger 8-inch8-inch
What CompareTab says about Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has more RAM and storage than Pixel 8a, with 16 GB of RAM versus 8 GB, 256 GB of storage versus 128 GB, and a 8 inch display versus 6.1 inch. It also adds a telephoto rear camera. Google Pixel 8a, however, is around $1,300 cheaper, lighter at 189 g versus 257 g, and thinner at 8.9 mm versus 10.5 mm. The choice comes down to Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s extra RAM, storage, larger display, and telephoto rear camera versus Pixel 8a’s lower price and lighter, thinner build.
