Google Pixel 8a vs Redmi K100

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 234g).

The Redmi K100 edges out the Google Pixel 8a by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 8a

Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 52

Redmi K100

Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 25
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 8a better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 234g

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 25/100)

What makes Redmi K100 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1433693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (57/100 vs 25/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K100: The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Redmi K100
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1433693 3298726
Geekbench Single 1722 3013
Geekbench Multi 4458 9287
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 10000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136 —
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm —
Weight 188 g 234 g
Launch price $499 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 8a

  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera

Redmi K100

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 8a

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Redmi K100

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 8a

  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery

Redmi K100

  • 10000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +56.5%
3298726 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 leads Google Pixel 8a by 56.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 8a

$499

Redmi K100

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (92/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (70/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (80/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (57/100 vs 25/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi K100?

The Redmi K100 edges out the Google Pixel 8a by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Redmi K100?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi K100?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi K100?

The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Redmi K100?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.