A97 vs Pixel 8a

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2022

A97

Price on request

80.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

80.8

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera78/100

Battery86/100

· 2024

Pixel 8a

$499

81.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

81.6

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera88/100

Battery70/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy A97:

✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+508 mAh more capacity)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.58" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Pixel 8a:

✓$9500 lower launch MSRP ($499 vs $9999)
✓64MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.1" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	A97	Pixel 8a
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	IPS TFT LCD	OLED
Screen Size	6.58"	6.1"
Resolution & Density	1080x2408 (401 ppi)	2400x1080 (429 ppi)
Refresh Rate	90 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	2,000 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	48 MP	64 MP, f/1.89, OIS, Samsung GN2
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	13 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	8 MP	13 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.8 x 75.1 x 7.99 mm	152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm
Weight	188 g	188 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP67
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,492 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	33W wired fast charging	18W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	18W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	$499

Editorial Lab Verdict

Pixel 8a edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.6/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Pixel 8a ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 88/100 camera rating.

When to buy A97:

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+508 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 33W vs max 18W

When to buy Pixel 8a:

Higher overall BeastScore: 81.6 vs top rival 80.8 · Higher resolution main sensor: 64 MP vs max 48 MP

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: A97 vs Pixel 8a

Which phone is better: A97 or Pixel 8a?

Pixel 8a leads with an overall BeastScore of 81.6/100 compared to A97 (80.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 81.6 vs top rival 80.8 and Higher resolution main sensor: 64 MP vs max 48 MP.