Pixel 8a vs Aquos R8

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 8a

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 at $5.10 per month of safe use, while the Aquos R8 runs out in Jul 2027 ($42.74/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8a 77 · Aquos R8 40 — 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$5.10/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20292031

Sharp Aquos R8 $550

Avoid buying$42.74/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Jul 20252027

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8a 70Aquos R8 50

The Pixel 8a's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch actua oled, fhd+, 60–120hz, up to 2000 nits peak.

Performance

Pixel 8a 70Aquos R8 85

The Aquos R8's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 8a 67Aquos R8 67

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

Battery

Pixel 8a 70Aquos R8 71

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Pixel 8a 70Aquos R8 15

The Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 — 46 months longer than the Aquos R8.

Value

Pixel 8a 77Aquos R8 40

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8a at $5.10 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8a	Aquos R8
Price (street)	$300	$550
Display	6.1-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.39-inch Pro IGZO OLED, 1260x2730, 1-240Hz, ~1300 nits peak
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB
Battery	4,492 mAh	4,570 mAh
Charging	18W wired, 7.5W wireless	USB-C wired plus Qi wireless
Rear cameras	64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm	159 x 74 x 8.7 mm
Weight	188 g	208 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Supported until	May 2031	Jul 2027

Pixel 8a full verdict →Aquos R8 full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.