Google Pixel 7a vs Realme 12 Pro

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; estimated prices are $180 and $215. Both devices score the same overall rating of 38/100. Key differences: the Realme 12 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 736,675).

Both devices scored the same rating of 38/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Realme 12 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 62
Value for money 95
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 2719
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $215

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 95/100)
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4385 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 193g

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

The Google Pixel 7a and the Realme 12 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 38/100. In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (48/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (48/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Realme 12 Pro: The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Realme 12 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1194673 736675
Geekbench Single 1459 935
Geekbench Multi 3451 2719
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2412
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 67W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 32 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 14
Brightness (peak) 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP65
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm
Weight 193 g 190 g
Price $180 $215
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Realme 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Realme 12 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Realme 12 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Realme 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
38/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Realme 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
38/100 -62.2%
736675 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 7a leads Realme 12 Pro by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Realme 12 Pro
$215

Price difference: $35. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $35.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (67/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (48/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Realme 12 Pro?

Both devices scored 38/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Google Pixel 7a.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Realme 12 Pro?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Realme 12 Pro?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Realme 12 Pro?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Realme 12 Pro?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.