Google Pixel 4a
#877
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
#1345Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4a
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Performance
82.588.2
Camera
93.786.7
Display
83.881.7
Battery
25.524.2
Build
71.881.2
Connectivity
73.472.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
67.359.7
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4a features a compact design with a plastic back and frame, weighing 143g, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer has a more premium build with a glass back and aluminum frame, weighing 177g.
- The Pixel 4a's 5.81-inch OLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, whereas the Mi 8 Explorer's 6.21-inch Super AMOLED display has a slightly lower resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 4a is powered by the Snapdragon 730G chipset, while the Mi 8 Explorer uses the more powerful Snapdragon 845.
- The Pixel 4a's rear camera is 12.2 MP with OIS, producing excellent photos, while the Mi 8 Explorer has a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor and 2x optical zoom.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the Pixel 4a at 3140mAh and the Mi 8 Explorer at 3000mAh, and both support 18W charging.
- The Pixel 4a runs a clean version of Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, offering a streamlined software experience, while the Mi 8 Explorer runs MIUI 12 based on Android 10, which may include additional features and customization options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4a
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
General
Release Date
2020, August 03
2018
Announced
2020, August 03
2018
Description
Not to be confused with Google Pixel 4a 5G
For China
Display
Size
5.81"
6.21"
Type
OLED, HDR
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~443 ppi density)
1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 618
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µmTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3140 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3140 mAh
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 in)
154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
143 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Colors
Just Black, Barely Blue
Black (transparent back)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✓
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass