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Google Pixel 8a vs Redmi Note 10S

WINNER
Google Pixel 8a

Google

Google Pixel 8a

$499

50.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
40.2Performance21.1
51.5Display28.8
46.5Camera31.6
47.5Battery47.8
94.7Features44
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a6 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and display (+23). Redmi Note 10S 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 21
  • Stronger display score: 52 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 44
  • 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S

  • 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
  • 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,492 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $499

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aRedmi Note 10S
Screen size6.1 ″6.43 ″+5%
Panel typeOLED (Actua)Super AMOLED
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density430 ppi+5%409 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+82%1,100 nits
Screen-to-body83.1 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aRedmi Note 10S
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 10900,000+173%Top 56%330,000Top 89%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,690+231%Top 46%510Top 91%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,300+161%Top 45%1,650Top 90%
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128/256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aRedmi Note 10S
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main aperturef/1.89f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP+63%8 MP
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aRedmi Note 10S
Capacity4,492 mAh5,000 mAh+11%
Wired charging18 W33 W+83%
Wireless charging8 W—
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aRedmi Note 10S
Weight188 g179 g+5%
Thickness8.9 mm8.3 mm+7%
IP ratingIP67IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aRedmi Note 10S
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aRedmi Note 10S
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 11 (MIUI 12.5)
OS update pledge7 years+250%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aRedmi Note 10S
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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