Google Pixel 8a vs Redmi Note 10

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Redmi Note 10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678; estimated prices are $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 20/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 10 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 510,711); the Google Pixel 8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 10 doesn't.

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 by 28 points (48/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Redmi Note 10
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 25
Battery 36
Design 76
Value for money 96
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 510711
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 714
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1577
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi Note 10 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Lighter: 179g vs 188g
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $499

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Redmi Note 10, the Google Pixel 8a scores 28 points higher (48/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10 leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 10 is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (96/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 10: The Redmi Note 10 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Redmi Note 10
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
AnTuTu 1433693 510711
Geekbench Single 1722 714
Geekbench Multi 4458 1577
Display 6.1" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67 IP53
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm
Weight 188 g 179 g
Price $499 $200
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Redmi Note 10
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
25
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 10
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Redmi Note 10
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Redmi Note 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
20/100 -180.7%
510711 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Redmi Note 10 by 180.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Redmi Note 10
$200

Price difference: $299. Redmi Note 10 is cheaper by $299.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (70/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 10 is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (96/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi Note 10?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 by 28 points (48/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Redmi Note 10?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi Note 10 — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi Note 10?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 25/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi Note 10?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Redmi Note 10?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 10 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.