Google Pixel 8a vs Redmi Note 8T

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; estimated prices are $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 16/100 (a 32-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 329,457).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 32 points (48/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Redmi Note 8T
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 25
Battery 12
Design 62
Value for money 96
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 4492 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (25/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $499

  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Redmi Note 8T, the Google Pixel 8a scores 32 points higher (48/100 vs 16/100). 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 Google Pixel 8a leads (25/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8T leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8T 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 8T: The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Redmi Note 8T
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 1433693 329457
Geekbench Single 1722 321
Geekbench Multi 4458 1128
Display 6.1" OLED 6.3" 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 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm
Weight 188 g 190 g
Price $499 $200
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Redmi Note 8T
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
25
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 8T
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Redmi Note 8T
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 8T Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
16/100 -335.2%
329457 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Redmi Note 8T by 335.2% in our overall performance rating.

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

Price difference: $299. Redmi Note 8T is cheaper by $299.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8T 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 8T?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 32 points (48/100 vs 16/100).

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

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi Note 8T — 16/100.

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

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 8T?

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

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

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