Google Pixel 8a vs iPhone XR
40.2Performance30
51.5Display21.6
46.5Camera31.9
47.5Battery21.3
94.7Features73.3
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a1 spec wins — iPhone XR
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 31.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and battery (+26). iPhone XR still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 30
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 21
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $749
Reasons to pick the iPhone XR
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1792x828 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+32% | 326 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+220% | 625 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Apple A12 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+25%Top 56% | 720,000Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+54%Top 46% | 1,100Top 63% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+54%Top 45% | 2,800Top 67% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+167% | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+433% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+86% | 7 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh+53% | 2,942 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 8 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+3% | 194 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 12 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |