Google Pixel 5a 5G
#1239
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
#992Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Performance
70.874.5
Camera
50.651.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
51.052.5
Build
77.877.3
Overall
65.266.8
Summary
- The Google Pixel 5a 5G features a more compact build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, weighing 183g, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha has a heavier design at 241g, utilizing a titanium alloy frame and a flexible Super AMOLED display.
- The Pixel's 6.34-inch OLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, whereas the Mi Mix Alpha boasts a larger 7.92-inch display with a higher resolution of 2088 x 2250 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Snapdragon 765G, while the Mi Mix Alpha uses the more powerful Snapdragon 855+, with the latter also offering significantly more RAM at 12GB compared to the Pixel's 6GB.
- Camera capabilities differ greatly, with the Pixel featuring a dual-camera setup of 12.2 MP and 16 MP, while the Mi Mix Alpha has a 108 MP primary sensor and additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Pixel at 4680mAh, compared to the Mi Mix Alpha's 4050mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 40W.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, while the Mi Mix Alpha operates on Android 10 with MIUI 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
General
Release Date
2021, August 17
2019
Announced
2021, August 17
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.34"
7.92"
Type
OLED, HDR
Flexible Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density)
2088 x 2250 pixels (~388 ppi density)
PPI
1080
2088
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP
108 MP
Main Camera Details
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
108 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.0, 54mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 2x optical zoom20 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera
8 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
6K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
3240p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4680 mAh
4050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4680 mAh
Li-Po 4050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
40W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm (6.15 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)
154.4 x 72.3 x 10.4 mm (6.08 x 2.85 x 0.41 in)
Weight
183 g
241 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front, ceramic/glass back, titanium alloy frame (TC4)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mostly Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
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)
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 10, MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 10, MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No