Google Pixel 8a vs Redmi Note 5
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636; estimated prices are $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 10/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 282,713).
Google Pixel 8a
Redmi Note 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 4492 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (25/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 188g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $499
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Redmi Note 5, the Google Pixel 8a scores 38 points higher (48/100 vs 10/100). 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 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (25/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 5 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (70/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 5 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (96/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 1083 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $499 | $200 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Redmi Note 5 by 407.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $299. Redmi Note 5 is cheaper by $299.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (70/100 vs 1/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 5 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (96/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi Note 5?
The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 38 points (48/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Redmi Note 5?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi Note 5?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 1/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi Note 5?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Redmi Note 5?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.