Google Pixel 9a vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 66/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9a
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Google Pixel 9a better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Better portability (58/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 18 points higher (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 54/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1977 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4778 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Google Pixel 9a by 66.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Google Pixel 9a was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.