Google Pixel 8a vs Nokia XR30

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR30 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4492); the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 592,015).

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Nokia XR30 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Nokia XR30
Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 43
Battery 37
Portability
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2003

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Nokia XR30 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W

  • Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Nokia XR30, the Google Pixel 8a scores 19 points higher (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Nokia XR30 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Nokia XR30: The Nokia XR30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Nokia XR30
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
AnTuTu 1433693 592015
Geekbench Single 1722 905
Geekbench Multi 4458 2003
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7"
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 18W 33W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm
Weight 188 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Nokia XR30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Nokia XR30
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
66
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Nokia XR30
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Nokia XR30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Nokia XR30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
46/100 -142.2%
592015 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Nokia XR30 by 142.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Nokia XR30
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (70/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (82/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (70/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Nokia XR30 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nokia XR30?

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Nokia XR30 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Nokia XR30?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nokia XR30 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nokia XR30?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nokia XR30?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Nokia XR30?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Nokia XR30 is a better fit for everyday use.