Google has just revealed the Pixel 8a , its latest mid - range gimmick to tempt mass away from upgrading to the iPhone .
While they run completely different operating system ( we wo n’t get into theiOS vs Androiddebate here ) these two devices have plenty in common . From annual updates that ’ll keep the speech sound fresh for ages , pocket-size builds and a focussing on television camera functioning .
If you ’re happy to pick out between Android and Io these are two splendid picks . Here we will liken some of the big differences and run through some of the similarities too .
A-series vs Tensor
Both of these phones run on chips designed by their maker , and they ’re build up especially to ply for the need of the different operating systems . For instance , theTensor G3found inside the Pixel 8a focuses less on performance , but more on AI skill and enable Pixel have likeMagic Eraser , Translation and so on .
Performance , both for quotidian use and gaming , will probably be better on the iPhone 15as theA16 Bionicchip is very impressive in this area .
Both phones get down with 128 GB of onboard warehousing , however while the Pixel 8a only goes up to 256 GB the iPhone 15 can be purchased with 512 GB of storage . Neither has a microSD card one-armed bandit .
A fair camera fight
While we have n’t amply reviewed the Pixel 8a yet , judging by the pedigree in the photographic department of the series we ’d expect to challenge the best tv camera phones at its price . The iPhone 15 camera is also very equal to in this regard .
Until we ’ve properly tested the Pixel 8a , we will stick to the spectacles . On the back of Google ’s twist , there ’s a 64MP main camera , with an f/1.89 lens plus an ultra all-embracing 13MP camera alongside it . On the front , there ’s a 13MP camera for selfies .
Moving over to the iPhone 15 , Apple ’s equipment has a main 48MP master camera with a all-embracing f/1.6 genus Lens and a 12MP ultrawide .
The video support is certainly better than the Pixel , withDolby Vision HDRrecording , 4 one thousand at 24fps and 1080p up to 240fps . As a comparison , the Pixel 8a can only enter 1080p up to 60fps .
Two distinct designs
These are two near looking phones , with clear-cut touches and mass of colour pick . They have matte back to keep fingermark buildup and metal rim for rigidness .
They both take dissimilar approaching to the camera bump , though . On the Pixel , the television camera are spread out across the back inside a visor , while on the iPhone they ’re shunt to the side .
In term of colour option , the iPhone ’s hues are quite low-keyed . It ’s uncommitted in contraband , blue , green , yellow and pink . The Pixel 8a also comes in opprobrious , plus ashen , a smart blueing called Bay and a intense commons called Aloe .
Both tick plenty of feature boxes
Both the Pixel 8a and the iPhone 15 have ready to hand duplicate not seen on every phone . These include wireless charging , anIP68rating ( iPhone ) or an IP67 rating ( Pixel ) for protection against weewee and dust plus some form of fast charging .
The Pixel 8a has a fingermark sensing element make into the display for biometric unlocking , while the iPhone 15 has confront ID instead .
120Hz vs 60Hz
There are plenty of similarities between the two displays on these phone , but there are some central divergence too .
Both are 6.1 inch , 2-dimensional ( rather than curved ) and apply the OLED screen tech that we prefer for its punchier colours and inky-black , deep blacks . The iPhone has a marginally high resolve , although the difference is minimal . Both stomach HDR formats and touch levels above 1000 nits of light
The big departure between the two panel is the refresh rate . The iPhone 15 is but a 60Hz panel , whereas the Pixel 8a is 120Hz . A faster screen nominate for smoother scrolling and more antiphonal gaming , and it ’s something we ’ve want Apple to bring to all its non - Pro phones for ages .
How do the prices compare?
The Pixel 8a is chintzy , starting at £ 499/$499 – again for 128 GB of storage .
