Google Pixel 8a vs Realme Neo8
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 48/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Google Pixel 8a
Realme Neo8
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 18 points higher (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (71/100 vs 21/100). 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 Neo8 (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (69/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| 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, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Google Pixel 8a by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (71/100 vs 21/100).
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 Neo8 (70/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (69/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (65/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Realme Neo8?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme Neo8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme Neo8?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Realme Neo8?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.