Google Pixel 8a vs Meizu 22

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Meizu 22 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 22 leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 22 has the bigger battery (5510 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 22 is faster in AnTuTu (2,454,886 vs 1,433,693).

The Meizu 22 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 8a

Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 52

Meizu 22

Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 63
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 8a better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 190g

  • Overall rating 65/100

What makes Meizu 22 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2454886 vs 1433693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 5510 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Meizu 22, the Meizu 22 scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 22 leads (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 22 leads (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 22 leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 22 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 22 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 22 is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 22 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 22 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Meizu 22: The Meizu 22 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Meizu 22
Processor Google Tensor G3 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 1433693 2454886
Geekbench Single 1722 2072
Geekbench Multi 4458 6649
Display 6.1" OLED 6.3" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1200x2670
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 5510 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Wireless charging 7W 66W
DXOMark (camera) 136 —
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP66/IP68
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 152.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g 190 g
Launch price $499 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 8a

  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera

Meizu 22

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 8a

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Meizu 22

  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 8a

  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery

Meizu 22

  • 5510 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 66W
77
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Meizu 22, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Meizu 22 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
80/100 +41.6%
2454886 AnTuTu

Meizu 22 leads Google Pixel 8a by 41.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 8a

$499

Meizu 22

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Meizu 22 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu 22 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Meizu 22 is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Meizu 22 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (77/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu 22 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Meizu 22?

The Meizu 22 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Meizu 22?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Meizu 22 — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Meizu 22?

The Meizu 22 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 70/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Meizu 22?

The Meizu 22 leads on performance (82/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Meizu 22?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Meizu 22 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.