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Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi 13

Google Pixel 8a

Google

Google Pixel 8a

$499

50.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
X

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13

$899

55.5Inno Score
40.2Performance51.7
51.5Display52.8
46.5Camera52
47.5Battery62.5
94.7Features65.3
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a10 spec wins — Xiaomi 13

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+15) and performance (+12). Google Pixel 8a 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 features score: 95 vs 65
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $899

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13

  • Stronger performance score: 52 vs 40
  • Stronger camera score: 52 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 48
  • 567% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 8 W
  • 272% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 18 W

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aXiaomi 13
Screen size6.1 ″6.36 ″+4%
Panel typeOLED (Actua)OLED
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density430 ppi+4%414 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+5%1,900 nits
Screen-to-body83.1 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aXiaomi 13
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 56%1,550,000+72%Top 22%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,690Top 46%2,050+21%Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,300Top 45%5,500+28%Top 28%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aXiaomi 13
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.89f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP+8%12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom2 x3.2 x+60%
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aXiaomi 13
Capacity4,492 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired charging18 W67 W+272%
Wireless charging8 W50 W+567%
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aXiaomi 13
Weight188 g+1%189 g
Thickness8.9 mm8 mm+10%
IP ratingIP67IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aXiaomi 13
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aXiaomi 13
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aXiaomi 13
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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