Google Pixel 8a vs Redmi K20 Pro

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Redmi K20 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $499 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 824,513).

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Redmi K20 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Redmi K20 Pro
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 32
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4492 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 191g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi K20 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
  • Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $499

  • Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Redmi K20 Pro, the Google Pixel 8a scores 19 points higher (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (39/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 56/100, Redmi K20 Pro — 32/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Redmi K20 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K20 Pro: The Redmi K20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Redmi K20 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 1433693 824513
Geekbench Single 1722 968
Geekbench Multi 4458 2731
Display 6.1" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 18W 27W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 188 g 191 g
Launch price $499 $350
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Redmi K20 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Redmi K20 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Redmi K20 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Redmi K20 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Redmi K20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
46/100 -73.9%
824513 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Redmi K20 Pro by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Redmi K20 Pro
$350

Launch price difference: $149. Redmi K20 Pro was $149 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (70/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (82/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (70/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (39/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Redmi K20 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi K20 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Redmi K20 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Redmi K20 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi K20 Pro — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi K20 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi K20 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Redmi K20 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.