Google Pixel 9a vs Realme GT 8
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 66/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 209g).
Google Pixel 9a
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 186g vs 209g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $499
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 14 points higher (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 58/100, Realme GT 8 — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1977 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4778 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $350 |
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Google Pixel 9a by 57.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $149. Realme GT 8 was $149 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (98/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Realme GT 8?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Realme GT 8?
The Google Pixel 9a leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Realme GT 8?
The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.