The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a look like siblings, so it's fair to ask: can they share the same case? The short answer is no — and here's why, plus how to pick the right case for each. Browse options in the Pixel 8a Cases collection and the Pixel 8 Cases collection.
Do Pixel 8 Cases Fit the Pixel 8a?
No. Despite the similar look, the Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 have different dimensions and slightly different camera-bar and button positions. The 8a is a touch thicker with its own footprint, so a Pixel 8 case won't line up correctly — the camera cutout and buttons will be off, and the fit will be loose. Each phone needs its own case.
What's Different Between the Pixel 8a and Pixel 8
The Pixel 8a uses a composite back and has a marginally taller, thicker body than the Pixel 8's, along with small differences in how the camera bar and side buttons sit. Those millimeter-level differences are exactly what a case has to match, which is why cases aren't cross-compatible even though the phones share a design language and the same Tensor G3 chip.
Why a Model-Specific Case Matters
A case cut for the wrong model leaves gaps at the corners, can partly block the camera, and won't hold the phone securely in a drop. A Pixel 8a case (or a Pixel 8 case for the standard model) places cushioning exactly where it's needed, keeps ports and buttons accessible, and lines up with wireless charging and magnetic mounts.
Which Case Should You Buy for Each?
For either phone, choose by use: a rugged ring kickstand case for maximum drop protection, a slim clear case to show off the design, a leather or crossbody wallet to carry less, and tempered or privacy glass for the screen. Find them in the Pixel 8a Cases collection and the Pixel 8 Cases collection.
Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8 Case FAQs
Are the Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 the same size? Close, but not identical. The 8a is slightly thicker and has its own footprint, so cases and screen protectors are not interchangeable.
Will a Pixel 8a screen protector fit the Pixel 8? No. The displays differ enough that a protector cut for one won't align on the other. Use one made for your exact model.
Do both support wireless charging with a case on? Yes. Both phones support wireless charging, and slim cases for each are thin enough to charge through.
Which offers the best drop protection? On either phone, a military-grade ring kickstand case with reinforced corners and raised bezels gives the most impact resistance.
Ready to Protect Your Pixel?
Buy the case that's cut for your exact phone. Explore the Pixel 8a Cases collection or the Pixel 8 Cases collection for rugged, clear, wallet, and tempered glass options with model-specific cutouts and free U.S. shipping.