Google Pixel 8a vs Oppo Reno8 (China)

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Oppo Reno8 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 53/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno8 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 954,090); the Oppo Reno8 (China) is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.9mm).

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno8 (China) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 8a

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

Oppo Reno8 (China)

Performance 58
Display 69
Camera 37
Battery 45
Portability 75
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 8a better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 954090
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1114
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3281
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 69/100)

What makes Oppo Reno8 (China) better?

  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 179g vs 188g

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (75/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Oppo Reno8 (China), the Google Pixel 8a scores 12 points higher (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (75/100 vs 57/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Oppo Reno8 (China)
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 1433693 954090
Geekbench Single 1722 1114
Geekbench Multi 4458 3281
Display 6.1" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136 —
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 —
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm
Weight 188 g 179 g
Launch price $499 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 8a

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

Oppo Reno8 (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 8a

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

Oppo Reno8 (China)

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 8a

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

Oppo Reno8 (China)

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Oppo Reno8 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Oppo Reno8 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 1300
53/100 -50.3%
954090 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Oppo Reno8 (China) by 50.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 8a

$499

Oppo Reno8 (China)

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (70/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (75/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno8 (China) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Oppo Reno8 (China)?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Oppo Reno8 (China) — 53/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Oppo Reno8 (China)?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.