Google Pixel 8a vs Vivo X300s

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $499 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 24 points (89/100 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 X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 217g
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $723

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1433693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (90/100 vs 56/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s 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 X300s
Processor Google Tensor G3 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1433693 3703823
Geekbench Single 1722 3228
Geekbench Multi 4458 9553
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 7W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm
Weight 188 g 217 g
Price $499 $723
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +61.3%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Google Pixel 8a by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Vivo X300s
$723

Price difference: $224. Google Pixel 8a is cheaper by $224.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (94/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (94/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (83/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (57/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (90/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Vivo X300s?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 70/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Vivo X300s?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.