Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; estimated prices are $499 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 18/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 835,186).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 30 points (48/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 13
Design 61
Value for money 82
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 835186
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4492 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 191g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (25/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $499

  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Google Pixel 8a scores 30 points higher (48/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (25/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (21/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 1433693 835186
Geekbench Single 1722 968
Geekbench Multi 4458 2731
Display 6.1" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 18W 27W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 188 g 191 g
Price $499 $400
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
18/100 -71.7%
835186 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400

Price difference: $99. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is cheaper by $99.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (21/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (70/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 30 points (48/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.