Google Pixel 8a vs Redmi Note 13

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Redmi Note 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; estimated prices are $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 31/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 467,392); per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 8a has the stronger camera (136 vs 75).

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Redmi Note 13
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 65
Value for money 96
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 467392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1396

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 23/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $499

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

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Redmi Note 13, the Google Pixel 8a scores 17 points higher (48/100 vs 31/100). 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 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13 leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 13 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (70/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100. In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 13 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 13: The Redmi Note 13 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Redmi Note 13
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 1433693 467392
Geekbench Single 1722 466
Geekbench Multi 4458 1396
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136 75
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm
Weight 188 g 188 g
Price $499 $200
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Redmi Note 13
  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 16MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 13
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Redmi Note 13
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Redmi Note 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
31/100 -206.7%
467392 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Redmi Note 13 by 206.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Redmi Note 13
$200

Price difference: $299. Redmi Note 13 is cheaper by $299.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (70/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 13 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 13?

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Redmi Note 13?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi Note 13 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi Note 13?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 23/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi Note 13?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Redmi Note 13?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 13 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.