Head to head

Google Pixel 8a vs OnePlus Open

OnePlus Open leads 11 to 3 on the 14 rankable specs, but Google Pixel 8a costs $1,200 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Weight: Google Pixel 8a lists 188 g (6.63 oz) (Google sheet, 2026-09-02); OnePlus Open lists 239 g (8.43 oz) (OnePlus sheet, 2026-09-02).
Size: Google Pixel 8a lists 6.1 inches (Google sheet, 2026-09-02); OnePlus Open lists 7.82 inches unfolded (6.31 inches folded) (OnePlus sheet, 2026-09-02).
Chipset: Google Pixel 8a lists Google Tensor G3 (Titan M2 security coprocessor) (Google sheet, 2026-09-02); OnePlus Open lists Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) (OnePlus sheet, 2026-09-02).
RAM: Google Pixel 8a lists 8 GB LPDDR5x (Google sheet, 2026-09-02); OnePlus Open lists 16 GB LPDDR5X (OnePlus sheet, 2026-09-02).
Max optical zoom: Google Pixel 8a lists None (2x lossless Super Res Zoom) (Google sheet, 2026-09-02); OnePlus Open lists 3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor zoom) (OnePlus sheet, 2026-09-02).

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Straight answer

Overall: 3 to 11

Buy the OnePlus Open.

Leads 11 of 14 rankable overall specs; Google Pixel 8a takes 3.
Size: 7.82 inches unfolded vs 6.1 inches
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 8 GB LPDDR5x
Google Pixel 8a is $1,200 cheaper. Pay the difference only if size matters to you.

Check first: the OnePlus Open has under 5 years of OS updates. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

3 Google Pixel 8a14 rankable of 48 specsOnePlus Open 11

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

No stylusrow
No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Trips:Google Pixel 8a · NoTrips:OnePlus Open · No
No headphone jackrow
Wired headphones need a USB-C dongle.
Trips:Google Pixel 8a · NoTrips:OnePlus Open · No
No charger in the boxrow
Budget another $20 to $40 for a fast charger.
Trips:Google Pixel 8a · NoClear:OnePlus Open · Yes (67W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter includ…
Under 5 years of OS updatesrow
Security patches stop sooner and resale value falls faster.
Clear:Google Pixel 8a · 7 years of OS, security, and Feature Dr…Trips:OnePlus Open · 4 major Android OS updates & 5 years se…
Not IP68row
Less dust and water protection than an IP68 rival.
Trips:Google Pixel 8a · IP67 dust/water resistantTrips:OnePlus Open · IPX4 splash resistant
No microSD slotrow
Storage is fixed at what you buy.
Trips:Google Pixel 8a · NoTrips:OnePlus Open · No

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

6 of 6 differ

Weight

Google

188 g (6.63 oz)

OnePlus

239 g (8.43 oz)

Size

Google

6.1 inches

OnePlus

7.82 inches unfolded (6.31 inches folded)

Chipset≠

Google

Google Tensor G3 (Titan M2 security coprocessor)

OnePlus

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)

RAM

Google

8 GB LPDDR5x

OnePlus

16 GB LPDDR5X

Max optical zoom

Google

None (2x lossless Super Res Zoom)

OnePlus

3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor zoom)

Capacity

Google

4,492 mAh

OnePlus

4,805 mAh

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

Google: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Packaging contains only a Type-C cable; high-speed wall charging bricks must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.

OnePlus: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Packaging contains only a Type-C cable; high-speed wall charging bricks must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.

Google Pixel 8a$4993 wins

OnePlus Open$1,69911 wins

Body Display Platform Memory Rear camera Front camera Battery & charging Audio Connectivity Features

43 of 48 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Body

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Body specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 8a, right column is OnePlus Open.
Dimensions	152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm	Unfolded: 153.4 × 143.1 × 5.8 mm / Folded: 153.4 × 73.3 × 11.7 mm
Weight	188 g (6.63 oz) (wins this row: lower)	239 g (8.43 oz)
Build	Matte composite back with aluminum frame	Aerospace-grade titanium alloy, carbon fiber hinge, glass or vegan leather back
Water / dust rating	IP67 dust/water resistant	IPX4 splash resistant
Colors	Bay, Aloe, Porcelain, Obsidian	Emerald Dusk, Voyager Black
Stylus	No	No

Display

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Display specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 8a, right column is OnePlus Open.
Type	Actua OLED	Main: 7.82" Flexi-fluid LTPO3 AMOLED / Cover: 6.31" LTPO3 Super Fluid AMOLED
Size	6.1 inches	7.82 inches unfolded (6.31 inches folded) (wins this row: higher)
Resolution	2400 × 1080 (FHD+)	Main: 2440 × 2268 (426 ppi) / Cover: 2484 × 1116 (431 ppi) (wins this row: higher)
Pixel density	430 ppi (wins this row: higher)	426 ppi main / 431 ppi cover
Refresh rate	120 Hz (Smooth Display 60–120Hz)	120 Hz (1–120Hz dynamic LTPO3 on both displays)
Peak brightness	2,000 nits peak / 1,400 nits HDR	2,800 nits peak on both displays / 1,400 nits HBM (wins this row: higher)
HDR	HDR support (HDR10, HLG)	Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Ultra Thin Glass (main) / Ceramic Guard (cover)
Always-on display	Yes (Always-on with At a Glance)	Yes

Platform

5 differences

Platform specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 8a, right column is OnePlus Open.
Operating system	Android 14	OxygenOS 14 (Android 14)
Software support	7 years of OS, security, and Feature Drop updates	4 major Android OS updates & 5 years security patches
Chipset	Google Tensor G3 (Titan M2 security coprocessor)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU	9-core (1× Cortex-X3 + 4× Cortex-A715 + 4× Cortex-A510)	8-core (1× Cortex-X3 + 4× Cortex-A715/A710 + 3× Cortex-A510)
GPU	Immortalis-G715s MC10	Adreno 740

Memory

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Memory specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 8a, right column is OnePlus Open.
RAM	8 GB LPDDR5x	16 GB LPDDR5X (wins this row: higher)
Storage	128 GB	512 GB UFS 4.0 (wins this row: higher)
Storage options	128 GB, 256 GB (UFS 3.1)	512 GB
microSD	No	No

Rear camera

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Rear camera specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 8a, right column is OnePlus Open.
Main	64 MP Quad PD (f/1.89, 26mm, 1/1.73", OIS, Super Res Zoom up to 8x) (wins this row: higher)	48 MP Sony LYT-T808 (f/1.7, 24mm, 1/1.43", OIS)
Ultrawide	13 MP (f/2.2, 120° FOV)	48 MP (f/2.2, 14mm, 114° FOV, 3.5cm macro) (wins this row: higher)
Telephoto	None (Super Res Zoom 2x sensor crop / up to 8x digital)	64 MP OmniVision periscope (f/2.6, 70mm, 3x optical, 6x in-sensor, OIS)
Max optical zoom	None (2x lossless Super Res Zoom)	3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor zoom) (wins this row: higher)
Stabilization	Optical + electronic image stabilization on main	OIS on main camera and 3x periscope telephoto
Video	4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps	4K at 30/60 fps, Dolby Vision HDR at 4K 30fps

Front camera

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Front camera specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 8a, right column is OnePlus Open.
Selfie camera	13 MP (f/2.2, 96.5° ultrawide FOV)	Inner: 20 MP / Cover: 32 MP (both 4K video capable) (wins this row: higher)
Selfie video	4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps	4K at 30 fps (cover and inner cameras)

Battery & charging

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Battery & charging specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 8a, right column is OnePlus Open.
Capacity	4,492 mAh	4,805 mAh (wins this row: higher)
Wired chargingNot on the official sheet	18W wired fast charging (USB-PD 3.0)	67W SUPERVOOC fast charging (1–100% in ~42 mins) (wins this row: higher)
Wireless charging	7.5W Qi wireless charging	No
Reverse wireless	No	No
Charger in box	No	Yes (67W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter included in US) (wins this row: has it)

Audio

1 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 8a, right column is OnePlus Open.
Speakers	Stereo speakers	Spatial Audio triple Reality speakers with Dolby Atmos
Headphone jack	No	No

Connectivity

5 differences

Connectivity specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 8a, right column is OnePlus Open.
Cellular	5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave on carrier variants)	5G (sub-6 GHz)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax tri-band)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be ready)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
NFC	Yes (Google Wallet)	Yes
USB	USB-C 3.2 Gen 1	USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (DisplayPort video out)
SIM	Single Nano-SIM + eSIM	Dual Nano-SIM (or 1 SIM + eSIM)

Features

3 differences

Features specifications. Middle column is Google Pixel 8a, right column is OnePlus Open.
Biometrics	Under-display fingerprint sensor + Face Unlock	Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor + Face Unlock
Extra controls	None	Alert Slider (Ring/Vibrate/Silent)
Standout features	Google AI photography (Best Take, Magic Editor, Audio Magic Eraser), Call Screen, 7-year update guarantee	Open Canvas split-screen multitasking, Hasselblad Color Calibration, Alert Slider, 67W fast charging

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

Google Pixel 8a source OnePlus Open source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

Google Pixel 8a

6.1-inch mid-range phone powered by Google Tensor G3, Actua 120Hz display, and 7 years of software support.

Exceptional photo quality for $499
7 full years of Android OS and security updates
Bright 120Hz Actua display with IP67 water resistance

What you give up

Thicker bezels than flagship phones
18W wired charging is slower than competitors

Full Google Pixel 8a specs →

Pick this one if

OnePlus Open

Flagship book-style foldable featuring dual 120Hz LTPO 3.0 displays, Hasselblad camera system, and Open Canvas multitasking.

Best-in-class Open Canvas multitasking software
Near-invisible crease and lightweight thin foldable design
High-tier Hasselblad triple camera array with 3x periscope

What you give up

No wireless charging support
IPX4 water resistance rating is splash-only

Full OnePlus Open specs →

Best for each use

Photos

Camera first: zoom reach, sensors, stabilisation and video

For photos, buy the OnePlus Open.

Leads 3 of 4 rankable photos specs; Google Pixel 8a takes 1.
Max optical zoom: 3x optical zoom vs None
Ultrawide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
Google Pixel 8a is $1,200 cheaper. Pay the difference only if max optical zoom matters to you.

Battery & updates

All-day battery, fast top-ups and years of software support

For battery & updates, buy the OnePlus Open.

Leads 3 of 3 rankable battery & updates specs.
Capacity: 4,805 mAh vs 4,492 mAh
Wired charging: 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging vs 18W wired fast charging
Google Pixel 8a is $1,200 cheaper. Pay the difference only if capacity matters to you.

Games & video

Games and streaming: chip, refresh rate, brightness, speakers

For games & video, buy the OnePlus Open.

Leads 3 of 3 rankable games & video specs.
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 8 GB LPDDR5x
Size: 7.82 inches unfolded vs 6.1 inches
Google Pixel 8a is $1,200 cheaper. Pay the difference only if ram matters to you.

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

Google Pixel 8a spec sheet OnePlus Open spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Google Pixel 8a ↗ · OnePlus Open ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Google Pixel 8a or the OnePlus Open?

Google Pixel 8a costs $1,200 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the Google Pixel 8a or OnePlus Open?

Both has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.

Which is better for photos, the Google Pixel 8a or the OnePlus Open?

For photos, buy the OnePlus Open. Leads 3 of 4 rankable photos specs; Google Pixel 8a takes 1. Max optical zoom: 3x optical zoom vs None

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 48 specs tracked here, 34 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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