Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 4a vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Comparison between Google Pixel 4a and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel 4a | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.2 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 4.6 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 4a, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 443 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 143 g
- against 200 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP54
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 3,140 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 279,355
- against 268,714
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | MediaTek Helio G90 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2.05 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 268,714 | 279,355 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 649 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,835 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold cores and 6 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver cores | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Red, Blue, White, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 69.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 144 mm | 161.4 mm |
| Weight | 143 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.3 % | 84.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,140 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.81″ | 6.53″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 443 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 100,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, OLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, HDR, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 9 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 4G LTE B32 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, MIMO, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.18 W/kg | 1.15 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | 1.18 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.37 W/kg | 1 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg Best value | 1.47 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G025J, GA02099, G025N | 2015105, M1906G7I, M1906G7G |
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