Pixel 8a vs Pixel 7a size
The Pixel 8a measures 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm and the Pixel 7a measures 152 x 72.9 x 9 mm. The Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a take up almost exactly the same space in your hand.
- Pixel 8a189 g152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm
- Pixel 7a193.5 g152 x 72.9 x 9 mm
Outlines are drawn from published dimensions. Screen and camera shapes are simplified.
How the Pixel 8a measures up
| Spec | Pixel 8a | Pixel 7a | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 152.1 mm 5.99 in | 152 mm 5.98 in | +0.1 mm (+0.1%) |
| Width | 72.7 mm 2.86 in | 72.9 mm 2.87 in | -0.2 mm (-0.3%) |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm 0.35 in | 9 mm 0.35 in | -0.1 mm (-1.1%) |
| Weight | 189 g 6.7 oz | 193.5 g 6.8 oz | -4.5 g (-2.3%) |
| Screen | 6.1 in | 6.1 in | Same |
| Front footprint | 110.6 cm² | 110.8 cm² | -0.2 cm² (-0.2%) |
What the difference feels like
The two are within 0.2 mm of each other in width, which is the measurement your grip notices most, so they should feel close to the same in the hand.
Height is almost identical, so they sit the same in a pocket.
Common questions
Is the Pixel 8a bigger than the Pixel 7a?
The Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a take up almost exactly the same space in your hand. Height differs by 0.1 mm and width by 0.2 mm.
Will a Pixel 7a case fit the Pixel 8a?
Their bodies are within 0.3 mm of each other, so some cases may fit both, but button and camera cutouts are designed per model. Only buy a case that lists the Pixel 8a by name.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
The Pixel 8a, because it is 0.2 mm narrower. Width matters more than height for reaching across the screen with your thumb.
Cases and prices
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Related comparisons
Sources
- Pixel 8a: manufacturer spec page
- Pixel 7a: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a.