Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G

Compared 2 smartphones : Google Pixel 8a Manufactured in May, 2024, with display 6.1 with chipsetGoogle Tensor G3, vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G, Manufactured in January, 2024 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G99 Ultra. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 8a
  • Higher pixel density: 430ppi
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5.2
  • Supports newer USB: 3.2 vs 2
  • Supports DisplayPort
  • Built-in eSIM
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
  • Larger display: 6.67in
  • Higher battery capacity: 5000mAh vs 4492mAh
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Infrared port
  • Includes charger

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB
- 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB
- 8/512 GB
- 12/256 GB
- 12/512 GB

Review

Key Specs Google Pixel 8a and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type OLED AMOLED
Size 6.1 in 6.67 in
Resolution 1080x2400 pixels 1080x2400 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
Pixel density 430 ppi 395 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate Yes (60-120 Hz) No
Max brightness 2000 nits 1300 nits
HDR support Yes HDR10 No
Screen-to-body ratio 81.3 % 88.9 %
Features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC dimming
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Google Pixel 8a
1498 nits
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
1042 nits
sRGB gamut99.1 %105.7 %
PWM (Flicker)120 Hz119 Hz
Response time2 ms1 ms
Contrast∞ Infinite∞ Infinite

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 152.1 mm (5.99 in) 161.1 mm (6.34 in)
Width 72.7 mm (2.86 in) 74.95 mm (2.95 in)
Thickness 8.9 mm (0.35 in) 7.98 mm (0.31 in)
Weight 188 g (6.63 oz) 188 g (6.63 oz)
Water resistance IP67 IP54
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Metal Plastic
Colors - White
- Black
- Blue
- Green
- Black
- Blue
- Green
- Purple
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Display Yes In-Display
Screen-to-body ratio
Google Pixel 8a
81.3 %
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
88.9 %

Performance

Testing Google Pixel 8a and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
Max Frequency 3000 MHz 2200 MHz
CPU Cores 9 (1 + 4 + 4) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 4/1.7 (Cortex-A510)
- 4/2.37 (Cortex-A715)
- 1/2.91 (Cortex-X3)
- 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.2 (Cortex-A76)
Process Samsung TSMC
Transistor Size 4 nm 6 nm
Neural Processor Yes Yes
Graphics Mali-G715 MP7 Mali-G57 MP2
GPU Cores 896 128
GPU Frequency 890 MHz 1000 MHz
FLOPS 1594.8 GFLOPS 128 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Google Pixel 8a
1683
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
727
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Google Pixel 8a
4330
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
1998
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)1683727
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)43301998
Geekbench Compute (GPU)63501291
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Google Pixel 8a
1179223
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
427910
CPU363260139254
GPU39642865861
Memory189558114290
UX229977108505
NanoReview Score1179223427910

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 8 GB - 8 GB
- 12 GB
Memory Type LPDDR5 LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 4 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 128 GB
- 256 GB
- 256 GB
- 512 GB
Storage TypeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
Memory CardNoMicroSD

Software

OS Android 14 (Upgradeable to Android 15) Android 13 (Upgradeable to Android 14)
OS Size 18.4 GB 17 GB
UI Skin Stock Android HyperOS 1.0

Battery

Volume 4492 mAh 5000 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 67 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging Yes (7.5 W) No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes (33% in 30 min) Yes (73% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 2:09 h 0:49 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Google Pixel 8a
19:43
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
23:39
Web Browsing08:15 h08:57 h
Video Playback13:00 h11:26 h
Games04:54 h05:19 h
Standby Mode86 h134 h

Main camera

Matrix 64 MP 200 MP
Photo resolution 9000x7000 pixels 16384x12288 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual LED LED
Stabilization Optical Optical
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) 240 fps (720p)
Wide-angle lens 120 ° 120 °
Lenses count Standard: 64 MP
Ultra-wide: 13 MP
Standard: 200 MP
Ultra-wide: 8 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
- Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix64 MP200 MP
Aperturef/1.9f/1.7
Focal length26 mm23 mm
SensorSony IMX787Samsung ISOCELL HP3
Sensor size1/1.731/1.4
Pixel size0.8 μm0.56 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix13 MP8 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal lengthn/a15 mm
SensorSony IMX712Sony IMX355
Sensor size1/3.061/2.8
Pixel size1.12 μm1.14 μm
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Google Pixel 8a
141
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
n/a
Video quality
Google Pixel 8a
128
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
n/a
Overall camera score
Google Pixel 8a
136
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
n/a
Bokeh60n/a
Preview71n/a
Zoom126n/a

Front camera

Matrix 13 MP 16 MP
Photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels 4608x3456 pixels
Aperture n/a f/2.4
Sensor n/a Omnivision OV16A1Q
Sensor size n/a 1/3.06
Pixel size n/a 1 μm
Autofocus n/a No
Stabilization n/a Digital
Video resolution 2160p (4K) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.3 5.2
Bluetooth features LE LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort Yes No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
- QZSS
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
NFC* Yes Varies by region
Infrared Port No Yes
Connectivity
SIM Count*12
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM Moden/aDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *YesNo
Hybrid SlotNoYes
2G BandsGSM/EDGE Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)GSM 850 900 1800 1900MHz
3G BandsUMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B38/B41/B48/B66/B71)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28/B38/B40/B41/B66)
LTE category2012
5G SupportYesNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo Stereo
3.5 mm Jack No Yes
FM Radio No Yes
Dolby Atmos No Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Google Pixel 8a
89.3 dB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
81.6 dB

Other

Class Mid-range Mid-range
Announced May, 2024 yr January, 2024 yr
Release Date May, 2024 yr January, 2024 yr
Launch Price ($) 499 349
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included No Yes 67 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

Results

After analyzing the data, we consider Google Pixel 8a the clear winner in this comparison.

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