Google Pixel 5a 5G vs OnePlus 8 5G (T-Mobile)

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Google Pixel 5a 5G OnePlus 8 5G (T-Mobile)
PHONES
Phone Names Google Pixel 5a 5G OnePlus 8 5G (T-Mobile)
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 711, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71
5G bands1, 2, 5, 12, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub62, 5, 41, 66, 71 SA/NSA
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G 7.5 Gbps DL
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Launch
Announced2021, August 172020, April 14
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, August 26Available. Released 2020, April 29
Body
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum backGlass front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Dimensions156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm (6.15 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)160.2 x 72.9 x 8 mm (6.31 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
SIMNano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM
Weight183 g (6.46 oz)180 g (6.35 oz)
 IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)IP68 dust/water resistant (not for use underwater, liquid damage is not covered under warranty)
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3-
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density)1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
Size6.34 inches, 97.0 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~88.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED, HDRFluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
 Always-on display-
Platform
CPUOcta-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
ChipsetQualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
GPUAdreno 620Adreno 650
OSAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 14Android 10, OxygenOS 10.0
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal128GB 6GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM
 -UFS 3.0, 2-LANE
Main Camera
Dual12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm-
FeaturesLED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panoramaDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm-
Triple-48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 116˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro)
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDRHDR
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
3.5mm jack YesNo
35mm jackYesNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
Comms
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDSGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Features
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Charging18W wired, PD2.030W wired, 50% in 22 min
TypeLi-Po 4680 mAhLi-Po 4300 mAh
Misc
ColorsMostly BlackOnyx Black, Interstellar Glow
ModelsG1F8F, G4S1M-
Price$ 189.00 / C$ 249.99About 650 EUR
SAR-1.10 W/kg (head)     1.10 W/kg (body)
Tests
Battery life Endurance rating 122h -
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)-
Performance AnTuTu: 291303 (v8) GeekBench: 1337 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)-
OUR TESTS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 122h-
Display861 nits max brightness (measured)-
PerformanceAnTuTu: 291303 (v8) GeekBench: 1337 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)-