Google Pixel 8a vs Realme 12 Pro
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; estimated prices are $499 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 38/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 736,675).
Google Pixel 8a
Realme 12 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2719
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 44/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Cheaper: $215 vs $499
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Realme 12 Pro, the Google Pixel 8a scores 10 points higher (48/100 vs 38/100). 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (48/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (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 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (48/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (95/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Realme 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 736675 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 935 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 2719 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $499 | $215 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Realme 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Realme 12 Pro by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $284. Realme 12 Pro is cheaper by $284.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (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 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (70/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (48/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (95/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Realme 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Realme 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Realme 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.