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Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 13T

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GooglePixel 8aXiaomiXiaomi 13T
Overview
ReleasedMay 2024September 2023
Display
Screen size6.1″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802712 × 1220
Sharpness431 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits2,600 nits
Display typeActua; OLEDFlat CrystalRes AMOLED, 20:9 aspect ratio and AdaptiveSync
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)1,200 nits HBM typical; 2,600 nits peak
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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)30/60/90/120/144 Hz adaptive refresh; touch sampling up to 480 Hz; Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, DCI-P3, 68 billion colours and 2,880 Hz PWM dimming
Performance
ChipTensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPU–Eight cores; 1× Cortex-A78 up to 3.1 GHz, 3× Cortex-A78 up to 3.0 GHz and 4× Cortex-A55 up to 2.0 GHz; 4 nm process
GPU–Arm Mali-G610
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAMLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; current UK specification and UK launch offer list 8 GB + 256 GB. The launch article's international quick-spec table also lists 12 GB + 256 GB; not included as a UK configuration.
Cooling–LiquidCool Technology; 5,000 mm² stainless steel vapour chamber and multilayer graphite sheets
Cameras
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNone50 MP
Optical zoomNone2×
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 wideLeica IMX707, 50 MP, 1/1.28-inch sensor, 1.22 µm pixels, 2.44 µm four-in-one pixels, 24 mm equivalent, f/1.9, 7P lens, ALD coating, autofocus and OIS
Ultra wide camera13 MP Ultrawide camera; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 120° field of view; Lens correctionLeica 12 MP, 1/3.06-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, 15 mm equivalent, f/2.2, 5P lens and fixed focus
Telephoto camera–Leica OV50D, 50 MP, 1/2.88-inch sensor, 0.61 µm pixels, 50 mm equivalent, f/1.9, 5P lens and autofocus
Front camera13 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 96.5° Ultrawide field of view20 MP, f/2.2, 0.8 µm pixels, 78° field of view and 5P lens
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 8x2× optical telephoto (Notebookcheck); maker specifies 50 mm equivalent and up to 20× 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 EraserRear 4K, 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; video LOG format, Pro mode, teleprompter and slow motion up to 960 fps
Front video4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps1080p or 720p at 30 fps; HDR up to 1080p 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 enhancementLeica Authentic and Vibrant styles, custom styles and filters; Master-lens portrait system; Xiaomi ProFocus; Lightning Burst; RAW DNG, HEIF and JPEG
Battery and charging
Battery4,492 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 16 hours
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 67 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 claims up to 5 hours of 1080p recording and 100 hours of music playback
Wired chargingUp to 18 W; USB Power Delivery67 W turbo charging; maker claims 42 minutes from 1% to full under laboratory conditions
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 7.5 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)No wireless charging (Notebookcheck)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight189 g197 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.49 mm
Height × width152.1 × 72.7 mm162.2 × 75.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP68
MaterialsGorilla Glass 3 front; matte composite back; matte aluminium frameGlass rear on Black and Meadow Green; BioComfort vegan leather PU rear on Alpine Blue. Main dimensions and weight describe glass models; PU is 8.62 mm thick and 193 g.
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, AloeBlack, Meadow Green and Alpine Blue
ButtonsPower button; volume buttons–
Water resistance detailIP67 under IEC 60529IP68; maker tests static fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes with water/device temperature difference at most 5 K
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensor; Face UnlockIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SensorsProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; BarometerProximity, 360° ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, infrared blaster, flicker sensor, colour sensor and X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo speakersDual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio certification
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14MIUI 14 based on Android 13
Software updates7 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel DropsFour generations of Android upgrades and five years of security patches promised in maker launch article
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 adaptorPhone, power adapter, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, quick start guide, warranty card, safety information and protective case
Connectivity
Mobile network5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator5G NSA and SA; 4G, 3G and 2G
SIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM availability depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE80; MIMO; Google CastWi-Fi 6 capable, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct; standards and bands depend on regional availability and network support, with features potentially enabled by OTA
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with LE and antenna diversityBluetooth 5.4; AAC, LDAC, LHDC and ASHA
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C; USB 2.0 data transfer (Notebookcheck)
PositioningGNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS, BeiDou, NavIC L5 and QZSS L1/L5; assisted GNSS

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