Google Pixel 4a vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

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Pixel 4a compared with Redmi Note 8 Pro

	GooglePixel 4a	XiaomiRedmi Note 8 Pro
Overview
Released
Released	August 2020	September 2019
Display
Screen size
Screen size	5.81″	6.53″
Resolution
Resolution	2340 × 1080	2340 × 1080
Sharpness
Sharpness	444 pixels per inch (better)	395 pixels per inch
Panel
Panel	OLED	LCD
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	60 Hz	–
Display type
Display type	Full-screen OLED with hole-punch camera; 19.5:9 aspect ratio	IPS LCD panel, as identified by Android Authority; Dot Drop display, 91.4% screen-to-body ratio and 1,500:1 typical contrast
Brightness detail
Brightness detail	–	500 nits typical and 420 nits minimum; peak brightness not published
Pixel density
Pixel density	443 ppi	–
Always-on display
Always-on display	Always-on display; Now Playing	–
Screen protection
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back; anti-oil and anti-fingerprint coating
Display features
Display features	HDR support; greater than 100,000:1 contrast ratio; true black; 24-bit colour; 60 Hz refresh identified by Notebookcheck	84% NTSC typical, HDR, standard/sunshine/night modes, colour-temperature adjustment and 256-level reading mode certified by TÜV Rheinland
Performance
Chip
Chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G	MediaTek Helio G90T
Memory
Memory	6 GB	6 GB
Storage
Storage	128 GB	64 GB, 128 GB
CPU
CPU	64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.2 GHz + 1.8 GHz; Titan M security module	Two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz; 12 nm process identified by Android Authority
GPU
GPU	Adreno 618	ARM Mali-G76 MC4
Storage type
Storage type	6 GB LPDDR4x RAM; UFS 2.0 storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot	Dual-channel 6 GB LPDDR4X at 2,133 MHz and 64/128 GB UFS 2.1 storage; microSD up to 256 GB in Vfat format
Cooling
Cooling	–	LiquidCool system for SoC and charging IC; maker laboratory claim of 4–6°C lower core temperature than a phone without it
Cameras
Main camera
Main camera	12.2 MP	64 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera
Ultra wide camera	None	8 MP
Telephoto camera
Telephoto camera	None	None
Optical zoom
Optical zoom	None	None
Front camera
Front camera	8 MP	20 MP (better)
Main camera
Main camera	Dual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.7; 1.4 μm pixels; 77° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisation	64 MP, f/1.89, 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor, 0.8 µm pixels or 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm, 79° field of view and phase/contrast detection autofocus
Ultra wide camera
Ultra wide camera	–	8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12 µm pixels and 120° field of view
Front camera
Front camera	f/2.0; 1.12 μm pixels; fixed focus; 84° field of view	20 MP, f/2.0 and 0.9 µm pixels; panorama selfie, palm shutter, HDR and portrait mode
Zoom
Zoom	–	Up to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto camera
Video recording
Video recording	Rear 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120 fps; 720p at 30/60/240 fps	4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; ultra wide Full HD/HD at 30 fps; slow motion Full HD at 120 fps or HD at 120/240/960 fps; macro video and time-lapse
Front video
Front video	1080p, 720p or 480p at 30 fps	Full HD at 30 fps; HD at 30/60 fps; short video and beauty modes
Camera features
Camera features	HDR+ with dual exposure controls; Portrait Mode; Top Shot; Night Sight with astrophotography; fused video stabilisation	Additional 2 MP macro camera with 2 cm close-up capability and 1.75 µm pixels, plus 2 MP depth sensor with 1.75 µm pixels; nightscape, AI scene detection, ultra wide distortion correction, Pro, portrait, tilt-shift and panorama modes
Battery and charging
Battery
Battery	3,140 mAh	4,500 mAh (better)
Wired charging
Wired charging	Up to 18 W	Up to 18 W
Wireless charging
Wireless charging	None	None
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	Original typical capacity 3,140 mAh; Google's Android 13 update from 8 January 2025 reduces available capacity and charging performance on affected Pixel 4a units, not all units; related support programme ended 8 January 2026	4,500 mAh typical; maker laboratory claim of up to 10 hours gaming
Wired charging
Wired charging	Original rating up to 18 W using supplied USB-PD 2.0 adaptor; charging performance reduced on units affected by Google's January 2025 battery update	18 W wired charging and included 18 W adaptor; maker laboratory claim of full charge in two hours
Design
Type
Type	Standard	Standard
Weight
Weight	143 g (better)	199.8 g
Thickness
Thickness	8.2 mm (better)	8.79 mm
Height × width
Height × width	144 × 69.4 mm	161.35 × 76.4 mm
Materials
Materials	Soft-touch polycarbonate unibody	Four-sided 3D curved glass back; plastic frame, as described by Android Authority
Colours
Colours	Just Black in the UK; Barely Blue also sold in the US and Japan	Pearl White, Forest Green, Mineral Grey, Dark Blue and Coral Orange; overview names the blue option Deep Blue
Water resistance detail
Water resistance detail	–	Maker splash-proof coating and rubber connector seals; no published IP rating
Buttons
Buttons	Power button and volume controls	–
Biometrics
Biometrics	Pixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensor	Rear fingerprint reader and face unlock, as described by Android Authority
Sensors
Sensors	Proximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Android Sensor Hub	Distance, in-screen ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, vibration motor, fingerprint sensor and IR blaster
Speakers
Speakers	Stereo speakers	1217 ultra-linear speaker with 0.4 mm maximum amplitude and 10 V Smart PA; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Microphones
Microphones	Two microphones with noise suppression	–
Software
Operating system
Operating system	Android	Android
Software at launch
Software at launch	Android 10	MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie, as reported by both reviews; MI Turbo and Game Turbo 2.0
Software updates
Software updates	No longer receives regular Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was at least three years; separate battery-related Android 13 update issued in January 2025	–
AI features
AI features	Google Assistant; Recorder with on-device English transcription and Google Docs sharing; Live Caption for audio, video and calls at launch in English	–
Safety features
Safety features	Personal Safety app with emergency sharing and car crash detection; language, country and network restrictions apply	–
In the box
In the box	UK package includes 18 W USB-C power adaptor, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0), Quick Switch adaptor, SIM tool and quick start guide; earbuds included only in certain other regions	Phone, power adaptor, protective cover, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile network
Mobile network	UK G025N supports LTE Cat 12 download up to 600 Mbps and Cat 5 upload up to 75 Mbps; no 5G; first sold in the US on 20 August 2020	Dual 4G with operator-dependent VoLTE; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28 and TDD B38/B40; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
SIM
SIM	One nano-SIM and eSIM in selected markets, including the UK; operator dependent	Hybrid nano-SIM plus nano-SIM/microSD tray on UK model; India's dedicated microSD arrangement described by Android Central is a regional difference
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct; X antenna design
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0 + LE; A2DP; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC	Bluetooth 5.0; Android Authority confirms SBC, AAC and LDAC and warns displayed aptX options lack the required libraries
NFC
NFC	NFC; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese G025M	NFC with Google Pay
USB
USB	USB-C 3.1 Gen 1; 3.5 mm headphone jack; supplied cable runs at USB 2.0	USB-C
Positioning
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou outside the US	GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou