Google Pixel 8a vs realme 12 Pro 5G
32.8Performancechip25.3
51.5Display52.5
46.5Camera49.6
47.5Battery58.4
94.7Features86.7
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a7 spec wins — realme 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8a scores 48.4 against 48.4 for realme 12 Pro 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 8a edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- Stronger performance score: 33 vs 25
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
- 111% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 950 nits
- 63% higher ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
Reasons to pick the realme 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
- 272% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 18 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | realme 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.7 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | — |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2412 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+9% | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+111% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 93 %+12% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | realme 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,699Top 45% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,408Top 48% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | realme 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 32 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | realme 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 67 W+272% |
| Wireless charging | 7.5 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | realme 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+1% | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | realme 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | realme 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | realme 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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