Motorola Edge (2024) vs Google Pixel 8a
The Motorola Edge (2024) scores 6.2 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 8a scores 6.5. The Motorola Edge (2024) leads in battery and design, while the Google Pixel 8a is ahead in display, performance and software support. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 8a cost $50.99 less ($499 vs $549.99). The Motorola Edge (2024) is the newer phone, announced Jun 4, 2024.
Key differences
Why choose the Motorola Edge (2024)
- Bigger battery 5,000 mAh vs 4,492 mAh
- Faster wired charging 68 W vs 18 W
- Bigger screen 6.6 inches vs 6.1 inches
- Higher refresh rate 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Better water resistance IP68 vs IP67
- Newer model Jun 4, 2024 vs May 7, 2024
Why choose the Google Pixel 8a
- Brighter screen 2,000 nits vs 1,300 nits
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 2 years
- Lower launch price $499 vs $549.99
- Higher-resolution video 4K@60 vs 4K@30
- Sharper display 430 ppi vs 402 ppi
- Longer security updates 7 years vs 3 years
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Motorola Edge (2024)Google Pixel 8a
Overall
6.2
6.5
Display
7.4
7.8
Performance
4.3
5.3
Camera
6.3
6.4
Battery
6.2
4.3
Design
8.6
7.8
Software support
4.3
9.2
Value for money
4.0
4.0
Display
Spec
Motorola Edge (2024)Google Pixel 8a
Size
6.6 inches
6.1 inches
Type
OLED, pOLED Endless Edge display
OLED, Actua
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
402 ppi
430 ppi
Refresh rate
144 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1,300 nits
2,000 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Spec
Motorola Edge (2024)Google Pixel 8a
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
2.4 GHz
2.91 GHz
GPU
Adreno 710
Mali-G715
Geekbench 6 single-core
—
1,270
Geekbench 6 multi-core
—
3,360
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
—
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Motorola Edge (2024)Google Pixel 8a
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56"
64 MP, f/1.89, 1/1.73"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
13 MP
Rear cameras
2
2
Rear video
4K@30
4K@60
Front camera
32 MP
13 MP
Front video
1080p@60
4K@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Motorola Edge (2024)Google Pixel 8a
Capacity
5,000 mAh
4,492 mAh
Wired charging
68 W
18 W
Wireless charging
15 W
7.5 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Motorola Edge (2024)Google Pixel 8a
Dimensions
159.63 × 71.99 × 8.09 mm
152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm
Thickness
8.09 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
174 g
189 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Vegan leather
Plastic
Water resistance
IP68
IP67
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
—
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Midnight Blue
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
Connectivity and features
Spec
Motorola Edge (2024)Google Pixel 8a
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
—
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Motorola Edge (2024)Google Pixel 8a
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 14
OS updates
2 years
7 years
Security updates
3 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Motorola Edge (2024)Google Pixel 8a
Announced
Jun 4, 2024
May 7, 2024
Released
Jun 20, 2024
May 14, 2024
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$549.99
$499
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