Google Pixel 8a vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
40.2Performance27.4
51.5Display44.8
46.5Camera42.6
47.5Battery58.4
94.7Features60
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and performance (+13). Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 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 27
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
- 272% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 18 W
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,492 mAh
- 10% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.67 ″+9% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+9% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+122% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+73%Top 56% | 520,000Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+67%Top 46% | 1,010Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+76%Top 45% | 2,450Top 74% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 67 W+272% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 187 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi Note 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-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |