Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi 14T Pro
40.2Performance63.3
51.5Display76.3
46.5Camera56.7
47.5Battery75.9
94.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a16 spec wins — Xiaomi 14T Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14T Pro wins this phone face-off, 68.7 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and display (+25). 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 79
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 10% lower weight: 188 g vs 209 g
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14T Pro
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 57 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 76 vs 48
- 567% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.67 ″+9% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1220x2712 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 446 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 4,000 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 90.5 %+9% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000 | 2,150,000+139% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690 | 2,250+33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300 | 7,300+70% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2.6 x+30% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 120 W+567% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 50 W+567% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+10% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | — |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |