Google Pixel 8a vs Realme P4R

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Realme P4R (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $499 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 45/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P4R has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 524,785); the Google Pixel 8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4R doesn't.

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Realme P4R by 20 points (65/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Realme P4R
Performance 43
Display 65
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability
Value for money 66
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Realme P4R better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $499

  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Realme P4R, the Google Pixel 8a scores 20 points higher (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4R leads (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme P4R leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Realme P4R (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Realme P4R (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Realme P4R (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4R notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme P4R is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Realme P4R: The Realme P4R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Realme P4R
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 1433693 524785
Geekbench Single 1722 771
Geekbench Multi 4458 1980
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 5W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 16, Realme UI 7.0
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67 IP65
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm
Weight 188 g
Launch price $499 $150
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Realme P4R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Realme P4R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
65
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Realme P4R
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Realme P4R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Realme P4R MediaTek Dimensity 6300
45/100 -173.2%
524785 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Realme P4R by 173.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Realme P4R
$150

Launch price difference: $349. Realme P4R was $349 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Realme P4R (70/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Realme P4R (82/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Realme P4R (70/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme P4R notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (58/100 vs 39/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme P4R is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme P4R?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Realme P4R by 20 points (65/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Realme P4R?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Realme P4R — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme P4R?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Realme P4R?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Realme P4R?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Realme P4R is a better fit for everyday use.