Pixel 8a vs Moto G75 5G

Phone 1

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Winner

Google Pixel 8a

The Pixel 8a wins this one, taking performance and software longevity decisively. Against the Moto G75 5G it's also the sounder buy at $5.08 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Pixel 8a 77 · Moto G75 5G 72 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Google Pixel 8a $300

Safe to buy$5.08/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20292031

Motorola Moto G75 5G $240

Safe to buy$4.65/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8a 70Moto G75 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 8a 70Moto G75 5G 48

The Pixel 8a's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 8a 67Moto G75 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Pixel 8a 70Moto G75 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,492mAh — the Moto G75 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 8a 70Moto G75 5G 61

The Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 — 7 months longer than the Moto G75 5G.

Value

Pixel 8a 77Moto G75 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8a at $5.08 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8a	Moto G75 5G
Price (street)	$300	$240
Display	6.1-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.78-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	4,492 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	18W wired, 7.5W wireless	30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm	166.1 × 77.2 × 8.3 mm
Weight	188 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Supported until	May 2031	Oct 2030

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