Google Pixel 8a vs Apple iPhone 12 (256GB)

Compare Google Pixel 8a, Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) to find out which smartphone suits your needs the best. Explore side-by-side specifications including display, performance, RAM, camera, battery, software, and price to make an informed choice.

Feature	Google Pixel 8a ₹37,999 Remove	Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) ₹54,899 Remove	➕ Add Product
Digine (out of 10)	90 / 10	90 / 10
Display (out of 10)	90 / 10	90 / 10
Software (out of 10)	90 / 10	90 / 10
Parformance (out of 10)	85 / 10	90 / 10
Camera (out of 10)	85 / 10	85 / 10
Battery (out of 10)	85 / 10	85 / 10
Total_rating (out of 10)	88 / 10	88 / 10
Pros	✅ Pixel camera quality with AI features ✅ Clean and fast Android experience ✅ 7 years of software support ✅ Compact and lightweight design	✅ 5G connectivity ✅ OLED displays ✅ Improved performance (A14 Bionic)
Cons	❌ Battery life is average ❌ Slightly overpriced for hardware	❌ No charger in box ❌ Limited camera upgrades over iPhone 11
In The Box	1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), Handset, Quick Switch Adaptor, Sim Tool	Documentation, iPhone, USB-C to Lightning Cable
Model Number	GA04988-IN	MGJ63HN/A
Model Name	Pixel 8a	iPhone 12
Color	Porcelain	White
Browse Type	Smartphones	Smartphones
SIM Type	Dual Sim(Nano + eSIM)	Dual Sim
hybrid-sim-slot	-	-
display-colors	-	-
other-display-features	-	-
Operating System	Android 14	iOS 14
Processor Brand	Google	Apple
Processor Type	Tensor G3	A14 Bionic Chip with Next Generation Neural Engine
Operating Frequency	1800 MHz, 1900 MHz), 2G GSM/EDGE: Quad Band (850 MHz, 3G UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19, 4G LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28/B32/B38/B40/B41/B42/B66, 5G Sub-616: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n75/n76/n77/n78, 900 MHz	-
internal-storage	-	-
RAM	8 GB	-
Total Memory	128 GB	-
Primary Camera Available	Yes	Yes
Primary Camera	64MP + 13MP	12MP + 12MP
Primary Camera Features	Best Take, Dual Camera Setup: 64MP Main Camera + 13MP Camera, Dual Exposure Controls, Face Unblur, Features: Magic Editor, Frequent Faces, Live HDR+, Locked Folder, Long Exposure, Magic Eraser, Manual White Balancing, Motion Auto-Focus, Night Sight, Panorama, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light, Portrait Mode, Real Tone, Top Shot, Ultra HDR	1080p HD Video Recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 2x Optical Zoom Out, 30 fps or 60 fps, Audio Zoom, Contour, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom Upto 3x, Digital Zoom Upto 5x, Dual 12MP Camera System (Ultra Wide and Wide), Extended Dynamic Range for Video Upto 60 fps, HDR Video Recording with Dolby Vision Upto 30 fps, High?Key Mono), Night Mode, Night Mode Time-lapse, Optical Image Stabilisation, Optical Image Stabilisation for Video, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects (Natural, Portrait Mode with Advanced Bokeh and Depth Control, QuickTake Video, Slow-motion Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps, Smart HDR 3 for Photos, Stage, Stage Mono, Stereo Recording, Studio, Time-lapse Video with Stabilisation, Ultra Wide: f/2.4 Aperture, Video: 4K Video Recording at 24 fps, Wide: f/1.6 Aperture
Optical Zoom	No	-
Secondary Camera Available	Yes	Yes
Secondary Camera	13MP Front Camera	12MP Front Camera
Flash	Rear Flash	Front: Retina Flash, Rear: Brighter True Tone Flash with Slow Sync
digital-zoom	-	-
Frame Rate	31 fps, 61 fps	30 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps, 24 fps, 240 fps
Image Editor	Yes	-
Dual Camera Lens	Primary Camera	Primary Camera
Network Type	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Supported Networks	4G LTE, 5G, GSM, UMTS	4G LTE, 5G, GSM, WCDMA
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Version	v5.3	v5.0
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot	Yes	Yes
nfc	-	-
USB Connectivity	Yes	-
Smartphone	Yes	-
SIM Size	Nano Sim	Nano + eSIM
Voice Input	Yes	-
Graphics PPI	431 PPI	-
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Three?axis Gyro
Battery Capacity	4400 mAh	2815 mAh
Height	152.1 mm	146.7 mm
Depth	8.9 mm	7.4 mm
weight	-	-
Warranty Summary	1 Year Domestic Warranty	1 year warranty for phone and 1 year warranty for in Box Accessories.
Domestic Warranty	1 Year	1 Year
Space Score	Space Score 88	Space Score 88
resolution-type	-	-
display-type	-	-
Other Display Features	-	1200 nits Max Brightness (HDR), 2000000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), 6.1 inch (Diagonal) All Screen OLED Display, 625 nits Max Brightness (Typical), Fingerprint-resistant Oleophobic Coating, Haptic Touch, HDR Display, Super Retina XDR Display, Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3)
Secondary Camera Features	-	1080p and 720p), 1080p HD Video Recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 12MP Photos, 30 fps or 60 fps, 4K Video Recording at 24 fps, Animoji and Memoji, Cinematic Video Stabilisation (4K, Contour, Deep Fusion, Extended Dynamic Rnge for Video at 30 fps, f/2.2 Aperture, HDR Video Recording with Dolby Vision Upto 30 fps, High-Key Mono), Night Mode, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects (Natural, Portrait Mode with Advanced Bokeh and Depth Control, QuickTake Video, Slow-motion Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps, Smart HDR 3 for Photos, Stage, Stage Mono, Studio, TrueDepth Camera
HD Recording	-	Yes
Full HD Recording	-	Yes
video-recording	-	-
Video Recording Resolution	-	1080P, 4K, HDR Video Recording with Dolby Vision Upto 30 fps
Digital Zoom	-	Photo: Digital Zoom Upto 5x, Video: Digital Zoom Upto 3x
Call Wait/Hold	-	Yes
Internet Connectivity	-	3G, 4G, 5G, EDGE, Wi-Fi
3G	-	Yes
pre-installed-browser	-	-
Wi-Fi Version	-	Wi?Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
NFC	-	Yes
EDGE	-	Yes
Map Support	-	Maps
GPS Support	-	Yes
smartphone	-	-
Mobile Tracker	-	Yes
Removable Battery	-	No
SMS	-	Yes
Graphics PPI (PPI)	-	460
Browser	-	Safari
Other Features	-	Aerospace-grade Aluminium, Audio Playback: Spatial Audio Playback, Ceramic Shield Front, Compatible with MagSafe Accessories and Wireless Chargers, HDR10 and HLG, Splash, Supports Dolby Atmos, Video Playback: HDR with Dolby Vision, Water and Dust Resistant (Rated IP68 (Maximum Depth of 6 Metres Upto 30 Minutes) Under IEC Standard 60529)
GPS Type	-	Built-in GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS and BeiDou
audio-formats	-	-
Video Formats	-	H.264, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG, HEVC, MPEG?4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG
Width	-	71.5 mm
Weight	-	162 g
Warranty Service Type	-	NA
Summary	📸 Best Camera: Google Pixel 8a | 🔋 Best Battery: Google Pixel 8a | 🏆 Best Overall: Google Pixel 8a