Google Pixel 9a vs Realme Neo8
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 66/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Google Pixel 9a
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 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 Neo8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1977 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4778 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| 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, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- 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 Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Google Pixel 9a by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 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 Neo8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Realme Neo8?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Realme Neo8?
The Google Pixel 9a leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Realme Neo8?
The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.