Google Pixel 8a vs Realme C61
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Realme C61 (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612; estimated prices are $499 and $156. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 19/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C61 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 200,000); the Google Pixel 8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C61 doesn't; the Realme C61 is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Google Pixel 8a
Realme C61
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 200000
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1250
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
- Cheaper: $156 vs $499
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (99/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Realme C61, the Google Pixel 8a scores 29 points higher (48/100 vs 19/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C61 leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C61 leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Realme C61 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C61 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100. In the "value for money" category, the Realme C61 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (99/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Realme C61 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Unisoc Tiger T612 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 200000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 1250 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 167.3×76.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $499 | $156 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme C61
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C61
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Realme C61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Realme C61, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Realme C61 by 616.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $343. Realme C61 is cheaper by $343.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Realme C61 (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (70/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C61 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme C61 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (99/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme C61?
The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Realme C61 by 29 points (48/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Realme C61?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme C61 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme C61?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme C61?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Realme C61?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme C61 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.