Google Pixel 7a vs Xiaomi 14

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $180 and $191. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 14 has the bigger battery (4610 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,194,673); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 14 has the stronger camera (138 vs 133).

The Xiaomi 14 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 7a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 64
Display 70
Camera 67
Battery 37
Portability 52
Value for money 88
Xiaomi 14
Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 65
Portability 61
Value for money 100
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $191

  • Overall rating 60/100
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1194673
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1459
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 3451
  • Bigger battery: 4610 vs 4385 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (100/100 vs 88/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (65/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 14: The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Xiaomi 14
Processor Google Tensor G2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1194673 2363726
Geekbench Single 1459 2200
Geekbench Multi 3451 7000
Display 6.1" OLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2670x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 4610 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 7W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 133 138
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm
Weight 193 g 193 g
Price $180 $191
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Xiaomi 14
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
70
display
Xiaomi 14
  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2670x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
37
battery
Xiaomi 14
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
60/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 14 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
75/100 +49.5%
2363726 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 14 leads Google Pixel 7a by 49.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Xiaomi 14
$191

Price difference: $11. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $11.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (82/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (85/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (65/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 7a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Xiaomi 14?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Xiaomi 14?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.