Google Pixel 8a vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,433,693).
Google Pixel 8a
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 62/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 7W
- Cheaper: $485 vs $499
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (68/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (73/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $499 | $485 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Google Pixel 8a by 53.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $14. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $14.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (68/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (73/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 62/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.