Google Pixel 8a vs Realme C71
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Realme C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250; estimated prices are $499 and $146. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 33/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C71 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 310,000); the Realme C71 is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Google Pixel 8a
Realme C71
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 310000
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1800
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 196g
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Cheaper: $146 vs $499
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Realme C71, the Google Pixel 8a scores 15 points higher (48/100 vs 33/100). 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 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 leads (51/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C71 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Realme C71 (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 significantly outperforms the Realme C71 (70/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (51/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C71 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Realme C71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 310000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 725 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 165.8×75.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $499 | $146 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme C71
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C71
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Realme C71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Realme C71, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Realme C71 by 362.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $353. Realme C71 is cheaper by $353.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Realme C71 (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 significantly outperforms the Realme C71 (70/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (51/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme C71 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme C71?
The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Realme C71 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Realme C71?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme C71 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme C71?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme C71?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Realme C71?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme C71 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.