Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Realme 8 Pro
Comparison between Google Pixel 5a 5G and Realme 8 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme 8 Pro, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 5a 5G | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 5a 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,680 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 379,500
- against 327,458
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
Realme 8 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Weight
- 176 g
- against 183 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 50 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 379,500 Best value | 327,458 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 2.4 GHz core, one 2.2 GHz core, and six 1.8 GHz cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.3 GHz performance cores and 6 lower-clocked efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Blue, Black, Yellow, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.2 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 156.2 mm | 160.6 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 176 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % Best value | 83.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,680 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 50 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.34″ | 6.4″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 415 ppi Best value | 411 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, OLED, HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 11 | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 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 B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Host 3.1 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.16 W/kg | 1.1 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.18 W/kg | 0.53 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.96 W/kg | 0.91 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | 1.107 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps Best value | 800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value | Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, Two Microphones, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G1F8F, G4S1M | RMX3081 |
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