Google Pixel 8a vs realme 13 Pro+ 5G
40.2Performance25.3
51.5Display58.4
46.5Camera56.6
47.5Battery62.9
94.7Features73.3
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a9 spec wins — realme 13 Pro+ 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8a scores 50.6 against 50.5 for realme 13 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: 40 vs 25
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 74% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,690 vs 970
- 63% higher ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 52% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,300 vs 2,820
Reasons to pick the realme 13 Pro+ 5G
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 57 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 48
- 344% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 18 W
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | realme 13 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.7 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2412 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+9% | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 93 %+12% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | realme 13 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | 900,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+74%Top 43% | 970Bottom 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+52%Top 45% | 2,820Bottom 32% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | realme 13 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.88 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | realme 13 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,200 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 80 W+344% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | realme 13 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 186 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | realme 13 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | realme 13 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | realme 13 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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