Google Pixel 8a vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 Pro Plus 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 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Realme 9 Pro Plus
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2318
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, 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 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (70/100 vs 51/100). 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 Realme 9 Pro Plus (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Realme 9 Pro Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 9 Pro Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (70/100 vs 51/100).
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 Realme 9 Pro Plus (70/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.