Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G; estimated prices are $499 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 17/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 4160); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 597,974); the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 31 points (48/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 15
Design 60
Value for money 86
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 4492 vs 4160 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (25/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G better?
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $499

  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, the Google Pixel 8a scores 31 points higher (48/100 vs 17/100). 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 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (25/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G: The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 1433693 597974
Geekbench Single 1722 799
Geekbench Multi 4458 1836
Display 6.1" OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 4160 mAh
Charging 18W 20W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 430 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm
Weight 188 g 192 g
Price $499 $350
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • 4160 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
17/100 -139.8%
597974 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 139.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
$350

Price difference: $149. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is cheaper by $149.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (70/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 31 points (48/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.