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Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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GooglePixel 8aXiaomiRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Overview
ReleasedMay 2024September 2023
Display
Screen size6.1″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802712 × 1220
Sharpness431 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits1,800 nits
Display typeActua; OLED6.67-inch CrystalRes AMOLED with curved cover glass and 12-bit colour
Pixel density430 ppi446 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 1,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)Up to 1,800 nits peak
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now PlayingBoth reviews report that the always-on display appears for only ten seconds
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display features20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display up to 120 Hz; HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)Up to 120 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, reading mode, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming and 16,000 brightness levels; up to 2,160 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Mode; TÜV low blue light, circadian and flicker-free certifications; maker wet-touch recognition
Performance
ChipTensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU–4 nm octa-core processor with two Cortex-A715 cores up to 2.8 GHz and six Cortex-A510 cores up to 2.0 GHz
GPU–Arm Mali-G610; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify the four-core configuration
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAMUK/global 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1; GSMArena calls the RAM LPDDR5X, whereas the UK maker and Notebookcheck specify LPDDR5; no microSD slot, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Cooling–Approximately 4,000 mm² vapour chamber and 11,000 mm² combined graphite cooling area, according to the maker overview
Cameras
Main camera64 MP200 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP16 MP
Main camera64 MP Quad PD wide camera; 0.8 μm pixel width; f/1.89 aperture; 80° field of view; 1/1.73" image sensor size; Super Res Zoom up to 8x; Optical and electronic image stabilisation on wide200 MP, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 7-element lens, OIS and 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm pixels; ALD coating and Super QPD autofocus; both reviews identify Samsung ISOCELL HP3
Ultra wide camera13 MP Ultrawide camera; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 120° field of view; Lens correction8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera13 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 96.5° Ultrawide field of view16 MP, f/2.4
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 8xMaker's 2× and 4× claims use in-sensor digital cropping rather than an optical telephoto; GSMArena finds 4× photos lack fine detail
Video recordingRear camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; Front camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps; Slow-motion video support up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; Astrophotography timelapse; Optical image stabilisation; Fused Video Stabilisation; 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation; 4K locked video stabilisation; 1080p active video stabilisation; Digital zoom up to 5x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264); Audio; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction; Audio Magic Eraser4K at 24/30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 120/240 fps
Front video4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresBest Take; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur; Real Tone; Face Unblur; Panorama; Manual white balancing; Locked Folder; Night Sight; Top Shot; Portrait mode; Portrait Light; Motion Auto-Focus; Frequent Faces; Dual exposure controls; Live HDR+; Ultra HDR; Long Exposure; Astrophotography; Magic Editor; Audio Magic Eraser; Cinematic Pan; Astrophotography timelapse; Speech enhancementAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, OIS and electronic video stabilisation, filmCamera filters, filmFrame, Xiaomi ProCut and Magic Cutout
Battery and charging
Battery4,492 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 19 hours
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 120 W
Wireless chargingUp to 7.5 WNone
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4404 mAh5,000 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims up to 19 hours of video playback
Wired chargingUp to 18 W; USB Power Delivery120 W HyperCharge through USB-C with Xiaomi P1 charging chip; maker claims full charge in 19 minutes with Boost charging enabled and screen off; adaptor inclusion varies by region
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 7.5 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)No wireless charging, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight189 g204.5 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.9 mm
Height × width152.1 × 72.7 mm161.4 × 74.2 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP68
MaterialsGorilla Glass 3 front; matte composite back; matte aluminium frameBoth reviews identify glass front and rear with a plastic frame on their global review models; regional finishes can differ
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, AloeMidnight Black, Moonlight White, Aurora Purple and Mystic Silver on the current UK maker page
ButtonsPower button; volume buttons–
Water resistance detailIP67 under IEC 60529IP68 tested in static fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes, with water/device temperature difference no greater than 5 K; protection may deteriorate with wear
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensor; Face UnlockIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SensorsProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; BarometerProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers and Dolby Atmos; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14MIUI 14 based on Android 13, confirmed by both reviews; Xiaomi's financial release establishes first Chinese sale on 26 September 2023, while the UK first-sale offer began at noon on 18 January 2024
Software updates7 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel DropsNotebookcheck reports three Android version upgrades and four years of security updates
AI featuresGemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live and Gemini Apps; Circle to Search and Call Assist (availability varies by feature, region and language)–
In the boxPixel 8a; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptorUK maker lists phone, adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick guide and warranty card; contents vary by region
Connectivity
Mobile network5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
SIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE80; MIMO; Google CastWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11 a/b/g; 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with LE and antenna diversityBluetooth 5.3
NFCYesNFC, availability varies by region
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C; USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by Notebookcheck
PositioningGNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)GPS L1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1, A-GNSS and sensor-assisted positioning

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