Google Pixel 8a vs Infinix Smart 20

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Infinix Smart 20 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate; estimated prices are $499 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 26/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Smart 20 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 8 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 358,383); the Infinix Smart 20 is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.9mm).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 by 22 points (48/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Infinix Smart 20
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 42
Design 50
Value for money 100
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1416
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Infinix Smart 20 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4492 mAh
  • Cheaper: $149 vs $499

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Infinix Smart 20, the Google Pixel 8a scores 22 points higher (48/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 20 leads (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Smart 20 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Infinix Smart 20: The Infinix Smart 20 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Infinix Smart 20
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate
AnTuTu 1433693 358383
Geekbench Single 1722 432
Geekbench Multi 4458 1416
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1576x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 18W 15W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP64
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 167.7×78.8×7.7 mm
Weight 188 g
Price $499 $149
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Infinix Smart 20
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Infinix Smart 20
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1576x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Infinix Smart 20
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Infinix Smart 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Infinix Smart 20 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate
26/100 -300.0%
358383 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Infinix Smart 20 by 300.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Infinix Smart 20
$149

Price difference: $350. Infinix Smart 20 is cheaper by $350.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (70/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (42/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (65/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Infinix Smart 20?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 by 22 points (48/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Infinix Smart 20?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Infinix Smart 20 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Infinix Smart 20?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Infinix Smart 20?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Infinix Smart 20?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Infinix Smart 20 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.