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Google Pixel 8a vs Realme 12x 5G

What Pixel 8a does better (23) and where 12x 5G wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 8a
Google · 2024Pixel 8a
8.3Score
23 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
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Realme 12x 5G
Realme · 202412x 5G
5.9Score
7 advantages≈ $260
8.0Display5.2
7.4Performance4.1
8.8Camera4.6
2.9Battery4.0
9.5Features6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 8a12x 5G
72.7 × 152.18.976.1 × 165.67.9
Pixel 8a12x 5GDifference
Height152.1 mm165.6 mm−13.5 mm
Width72.7 mm76.1 mm−3.4 mm
Thickness8.9 mm7.9 mm+1 mm
Weight188 g190 g−2 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel 8a better than 12x 5G?

  1. AnTuTu score1,193,520 vs 527,9282.3×
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,384 vs 1,9502.2×
  3. Peak brightness2,000 nits vs 500 nits4×
  4. OLED panelYes · 12x 5G: No
  5. Storage (max)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  6. Optical stabilisationYes · 12x 5G: No
  7. Wireless chargingYes · 12x 5G: No
  8. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  9. Main camera64 MP vs 50 MP+28%
  10. Pixel density430 ppi vs 262 ppi+64%
  11. Wired charging18 W vs 15 W+20%
  12. CPU frequency2.91 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+32%

Why is 12x 5G better than Pixel 8a?

  1. Battery capacity4,492 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+11%
  2. Memory card slotNo · Pixel 8a: Yes
  3. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · Pixel 8a: Yes
  4. Screen size6.1″ vs 6.7″+9%
  5. Thickness8.9 mm vs 7.9 mm+13%
  6. Screen-to-body ratio81.6% vs 89.9%+10%
  7. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/1.8+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Google Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 8a≈ $2608.3
Realme 12x 5GRealme 12x 5G≈ $2605.9
Design
Weight188 g190 g
Thickness8.9 mm7.9 mm
Height152.1 mm165.6 mm
Width72.7 mm76.1 mm
FrameAluminiumPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP67IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3—
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, AloeGreen, Purple
Display
Screen size6.1″6.7″
PanelOLEDIPS LCD
OLED panelYesNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px720 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px1,600 px
Pixel density430 ppi262 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits500 nits
Measured brightness1,508 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio81.6%89.9%
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Mediatek Dimensity 6100+
Chip makerGoogleMediatek
Process4 nm6 nm
CPU cores98
CPU frequency2.91 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUMali-G715 MP7Mali G57 MC2
AnTuTu score1,193,520527,928
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,3841,950
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,427—
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.73"1/2.76"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate60 fps—
Selfie camera13 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,492 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Active use (test)11.4 h—
Wired charging18 W15 W
Charged in 30 min33%30%
Wireless chargingYesNo
Wireless charging power8 W—
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C
USB version3.22
Video outputYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Loudspeaker loudness-26.5 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayYes
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerproximity, accelerometer, gyro, light, compass, fingerprint
Software
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 14
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—Realme UI 5.0
Major OS updates promised7—
EU label
Energy classB—
Battery charge cycles1,000—
Endurance per cycle40 h—
Repairability classB—
Drop resistance classA—
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