Google Pixel 8a vs Vivo X200 Ultra

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Vivo X200 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $889. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X200 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X200 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,092,340 vs 1,433,693); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X200 Ultra has the stronger camera (167 vs 136); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 229g).

The Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Vivo X200 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 78
Portability 34
Value for money 84
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 229g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $889

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Vivo X200 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3092340 vs 1433693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10095 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Vivo X200 Ultra, the Vivo X200 Ultra scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 56/100, Vivo X200 Ultra — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Vivo X200 Ultra (57/100 vs 34/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X200 Ultra: The Vivo X200 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Vivo X200 Ultra
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1433693 3092340
Geekbench Single 1722 3100
Geekbench Multi 4458 10095
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 3168x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 7W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 136 167
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 15 / OriginOS 5
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 163.1×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 188 g 229 g
Launch price $499 $889
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Vivo X200 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo X200 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Vivo X200 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:14 hrs, total 24:25 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Vivo X200 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Vivo X200 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +53.6%
3092340 AnTuTu

Vivo X200 Ultra leads Google Pixel 8a by 53.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Vivo X200 Ultra
$889

Launch price difference: $390. Google Pixel 8a was $390 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (92/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (93/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (78/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Vivo X200 Ultra (57/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo X200 Ultra?

The Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Vivo X200 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X200 Ultra — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo X200 Ultra?

The Vivo X200 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 70/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo X200 Ultra?

The Vivo X200 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Vivo X200 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X200 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.