Google Pixel 8a vs Redmi Note 4X

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Redmi Note 4X (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; estimated prices are $499 and $160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 11/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 218,879); the Google Pixel 8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 4X doesn't; the Redmi Note 4X is noticeably lighter (165g vs 188g).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X by 37 points (48/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Redmi Note 4X
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 14
Design 93
Value for money 99
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 218879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 862
  • Bigger battery: 4492 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (25/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi Note 4X better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 188g
  • Cheaper: $160 vs $499

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (99/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Redmi Note 4X, the Google Pixel 8a scores 37 points higher (48/100 vs 11/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (25/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 4X leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 4X notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 4X notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (99/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 4X: The Redmi Note 4X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Redmi Note 4X
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
AnTuTu 1433693 218879
Geekbench Single 1722 189
Geekbench Multi 4458 862
Display 6.1" OLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 18W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 151.0×76.0×8.5 mm
Weight 188 g 165 g
Price $499 $160
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Redmi Note 4X
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 4X
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Redmi Note 4X
  • 4100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Redmi Note 4X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 4X Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
11/100 -555.0%
218879 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Redmi Note 4X by 555.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Redmi Note 4X
$160

Price difference: $339. Redmi Note 4X is cheaper by $339.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (70/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 4X notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (93/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 4X notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (99/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi Note 4X?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X by 37 points (48/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Redmi Note 4X?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi Note 4X — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi Note 4X?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi Note 4X?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Redmi Note 4X?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 4X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.