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Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 14 Pro 5G

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GooglePixel 8aXiaomiREDMI Note 14 Pro 5G
Overview
ReleasedMay 2024January 2025
Display
Screen size6.1″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802712 × 1220
Sharpness431 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits3,000 nits
Display typeActua; OLED6.67-inch CrystalRes AMOLED with curved edges and 12-bit colour
Pixel density430 ppi446 ppi, confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck
Brightness detailUp to 1,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)Up to 3,000 nits peak
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
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 and 480 Hz touch sampling, DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 20,000-level brightness adjustment, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, reading mode and TÜV low blue light, flicker-free and circadian certifications
Performance
ChipTensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU–4 nm octa-core CPU up to 2.5 GHz; GSMArena identifies four Cortex-A78 at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz
GPU–Arm Mali-G615 MC2
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAMUK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB, LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; no microSD slot, confirmed by Tech Advisor and GSMArena
Cooling–Graphite cooling
Cameras
Main camera64 MP200 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP20 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 wideUK/global 200 MP, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 7-element lens, OIS and 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm pixels; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify Samsung ISOCELL HP3; Chinese and Indian versions have a different 50 MP main camera, as noted by GSMArena
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; GSMArena identifies Sony IMX355 with fixed focus
Front camera13 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 96.5° Ultrawide field of view20 MP and f/2.2; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 8xGSMArena confirms digital cropping from the main camera rather than an optical telephoto; Notebookcheck records up to 30× digital zoom
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, Dynamic shots, Motion tracking focus, Lightning Burst, filmFrame, portrait, document and night modes, dual video and steady video
Battery and charging
Battery4,492 mAh5,110 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingUp to 7.5 WNone
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4404 mAhUK/global 5,110 mAh typical; GSMArena notes the Chinese and Indian versions have different battery capacity
Wired chargingUp to 18 W; USB Power DeliveryUp to 45 W turbo charging; maker recommends 45 W PD adaptor or Xiaomi 67 W adaptor or above, sold separately
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 7.5 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight189 g190 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.4 mm
Height × width152.1 × 72.7 mm162.33 × 74.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP68
MaterialsGorilla Glass 3 front; matte composite back; matte aluminium frameGSMArena identifies a plastic frame and plastic or eco-leather rear; Lavender Purple is 8.55 mm thick, other maker finishes are 8.4 mm; all maker versions weigh 190 g
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, AloeMidnight Black, Coral Green, Lavender Purple and Sand Gold
ButtonsPower button; volume buttons–
Water resistance detailIP67 under IEC 60529UK maker IP68 tested at up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; protection can decrease with wear; GSMArena's broader regional protection claims are not used for the UK version
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 speakersDual speakers with Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full reviews
Software updates7 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel DropsThree Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by Tech Advisor, GSMArena and Notebookcheck
AI featuresGemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live and Gemini Apps; Circle to Search and Call Assist (availability varies by feature, region and language)Circle to Search, Google Gemini and AI image editing; availability depends on software version and region
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, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides and warranty card, with no adaptor; Tech Advisor and GSMArena review packs include a 45 W charger, while Notebookcheck's German pack does not
Connectivity
Mobile network5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator5G n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78; maker also lists LTE, WCDMA and GSM
SIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM availability depends on carrier and region
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, 1×1 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with LE and antenna diversityBluetooth 5.4
NFCYesNFC
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C; USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck; no wired video output
PositioningGNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)BeiDou B1I, GPS L1, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1, A-GPS and sensor-assisted positioning

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