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Google Pixel 8a vs realme NARZO 90 5G

Google Pixel 8a

Google

Google Pixel 8a

$499

51.3Inno Score
VS
realme NARZO 90 5G
51.3Inno Score
42.6Performancechip32.4
51.5Display65.7
46.5Camera37.9
47.5Battery75.6
94.7Features57.3
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a8 spec wins — realme NARZO 90 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8a scores 51.3 against 51.3 for realme NARZO 90 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: 43 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 38
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 57
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP

Reasons to pick the realme NARZO 90 5G

  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 52
  • Stronger battery score: 76 vs 48
  • 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
  • 233% higher Wired charging: 60 W vs 18 W
  • 100% higher Peak brightness: 4,000 nits vs 2,000 nits

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus realme NARZO 90 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 8arealme NARZO 90 5G
Screen size6.1 ″6.57 ″+8%
Panel typeOLED (Actua)AMOLED
Resolution1080x24001080x2372
Pixel density430 ppi+8%397 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits4,000 nits+100%
Screen-to-body83.1 %88.2 %+6%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus realme NARZO 90 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 8arealme NARZO 90 5G
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max
Geekbench 6 (single)1,699Top 45%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,408Top 48%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus realme NARZO 90 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 8arealme NARZO 90 5G
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.89f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP—
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@60fps1080p@60fps
Front camera13 MP50 MP+285%
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus realme NARZO 90 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 8arealme NARZO 90 5G
Capacity4,492 mAh7,000 mAh+56%
Wired charging18 W60 W+233%
Wireless charging7.5 W—
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus realme NARZO 90 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 8arealme NARZO 90 5G
Weight188 g181 g+4%
Thickness8.9 mm7.8 mm+12%
IP ratingIP67IP66 / IP68 / IP69
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus realme NARZO 90 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 8arealme NARZO 90 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus realme NARZO 90 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 8arealme NARZO 90 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 15
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus realme NARZO 90 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 8arealme NARZO 90 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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