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Google Pixel 9a vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo

WINNER
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
48.8Inno Score
43.9Performance44
55.8Display45.5
42.7Camera44.1
56.3Battery58.4
94.7Features60
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a8 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and display (+10). Redmi Note 12 Turbo 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 9a

  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 46
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
  • 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
  • 170% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 63% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Turbo

  • 191% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 23 W
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
  • 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
  • 20% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,263,761 vs 1,050,000
  • Lower launch price: $349 vs $499

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aRedmi Note 12 Turbo
Screen size6.3 ″6.67 ″+6%
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24242400x1080
Pixel density422 ppi+7%395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+170%1,000 nits
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aRedmi Note 12 Turbo
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 101,050,000Top 45%1,263,761+20%Top 34%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900+33%Top 38%1,430Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,500+8%Top 42%4,150Top 48%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aRedmi Note 12 Turbo
Main camera48 MP64 MP+33%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP+63%8 MP
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP16 MP+23%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aRedmi Note 12 Turbo
Capacity5,100 mAh+2%5,000 mAh
Wired charging23 W67 W+191%
Wireless charging8 W—
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aRedmi Note 12 Turbo
Weight186 g181 g+3%
Thickness8.9 mm7.9 mm+11%
IP ratingIP68IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aRedmi Note 12 Turbo
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aRedmi Note 12 Turbo
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge7 years+250%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aRedmi Note 12 Turbo
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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