Pixel 8a vs Camon 40
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Pixel 8a edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Pixel 8a 77 · Camon 40 76 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Pixel 8a's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,200mAh vs 4,492mAh — the Camon 40 lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 — 12 months longer than the Camon 40.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 8a | Camon 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $300 | $185 |
| Display | 6.1-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.78-inch AMOLED, 2436x1080, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB |
| Battery | 4,492 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, 7.5W wireless | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm | 164 × 75 × 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 185 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP64 |
| Supported until | May 2031 | May 2030 |
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