Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
40.2Performance54
51.5Display59.4
46.5Camera65.9
47.5Battery74.2
94.7Features65.3
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a13 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.6 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and camera (+19). 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
- 18% lower weight: 188 g vs 229 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 48
- 567% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.73 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 522 ppi+21% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+5% | 1,900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000Top 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 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3.2 x+60% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 4,820 mAh+7% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 120 W+567% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 50 W+567% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+18% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |