Google Pixel 4a
#1961
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
#1962Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4a
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
49.949.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
62.362.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4a features a compact build with a plastic frame and Gorilla Glass 3 front, weighing 143g, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro has a more premium glass and aluminum construction, weighing 177g.
- The Pixel 4a has a 5.81-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, whereas the Mi 8 Pro offers a larger 6.21-inch Super AMOLED display at 1080 x 2248 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 4a is powered by the Snapdragon 730G, while the Mi 8 Pro uses the more powerful Snapdragon 845.
- The Pixel's rear camera is a single 12.2 MP sensor with OIS, producing excellent photos, while the Mi 8 Pro features a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor and 2x optical zoom.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pixel 4a at 3140mAh compared to the Mi 8 Pro's 3000mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- The Pixel 4a runs a stock Android experience, upgradable to Android 13, while the Mi 8 Pro runs MIUI based on Android 10, lacking a headphone jack and stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4a
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
General
Release Date
2020, August 03
2018
Announced
2020, August 03
2018
Description
Not to be confused with Google Pixel 4a 5G
For Global market
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
8 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Just Black, Barely Blue
Transparent Black, Meteorite Black, Twilight Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / 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)
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✓
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No