Google Pixel 8a vs Realme GT 8

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).

The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 209g

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1433693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $499

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 56/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Realme GT 8: The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Realme GT 8
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1433693 3119308
Geekbench Single 1722 3041
Geekbench Multi 4458 9494
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1440x3136
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 7W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm
Weight 188 g 209 g
Price $499 $350
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +54.0%
3119308 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Google Pixel 8a by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Realme GT 8
$350

Price difference: $149. Realme GT 8 is cheaper by $149.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (92/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (98/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (85/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Realme GT 8?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme GT 8?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Realme GT 8?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.