Google Pixel 8a vs Vivo T5x

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Vivo T5x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; estimated prices are $495 and $225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 53/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5x has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 956,756); the Google Pixel 8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5x doesn't; the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Vivo T5x — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Vivo T5x
Performance 57
Display 65
Camera 37
Battery 60
Portability 43
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 956756
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1061
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3185
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo T5x better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
  • Cheaper: $225 vs $495

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Vivo T5x, the Google Pixel 8a scores 12 points higher (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x leads (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Vivo T5x: The Vivo T5x is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Vivo T5x
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo
AnTuTu 1433693 956756
Geekbench Single 1722 1061
Geekbench Multi 4458 3185
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2344
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 18W 44W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 16, OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 188 g 219 g
Price $495 $225
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Vivo T5x
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo T5x
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Vivo T5x
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Vivo T5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Vivo T5x MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo
53/100 -49.8%
956756 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Vivo T5x by 49.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$495
Vivo T5x
$225

Price difference: $270. Vivo T5x is cheaper by $270.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (82/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (70/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (60/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo T5x?

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Vivo T5x — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Vivo T5x?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo T5x — 53/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo T5x?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo T5x?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Vivo T5x?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Vivo T5x is a better fit for everyday use.