Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 8a vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 8S Pro
Comparison between Google Pixel 8a and ZTE nubia RedMagic 8S Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 8a, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 8a | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.3 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 6.6 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 8a, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,000 nits
- against 1,300 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 430 ppi
- against 400 ppi
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 228 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging
ZTE nubia RedMagic 8S Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,492 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,326,652
- against 1,193,520
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 8a | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.91 GHz | 3.36 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,193,520 | 1,326,652 Best value |
| CPU Description | Nona-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715 cores, and four Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1×3.36 GHz Cortex-X3, 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, and 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Nine-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,427 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 8a | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Green | Black, Silver, Multicolor |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9.5 mm |
| Body Width | 72.7 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 152.1 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 228 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.6 % | 89.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan, Aviation Aluminum Middle Frame |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 8a | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 40 h 6 min | — |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 8a | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits Best value | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,116 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,480 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 430 ppi Best value | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz | Gorilla Glass 5, AMOLED, One Billion Colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 8a | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 8a | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 8a | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 8a | nubia RedMagic 8S 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 B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, USB 3.2, USB 3.1 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 1 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.2 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 8a | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 8a | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price (USD) | 549 $ | — |
| Model numbers | GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D | — |
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