Google Pixel 3a vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 3a vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

Google Pixel 3a
Google Pixel 3a
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G020F
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Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
7.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- No price,
no Ki
Design and Screen score 5.9Design & Materials 5.2Design & Materials 7.0Design & Materials 7.0Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.5Performance & Hardware 5.2Performance & Hardware 5.7Performance & Hardware 6.9Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.0Camera 6.0Camera 6.9Camera 7.2Camera
Connectivity score 7.2 Connectivity 7.0 Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity 7.0 Connectivity
Battery score 4.7 Battery 5.2 Battery 5.3 Battery 5.2 Battery

User reviews

User score
8.6
18 reviews
8.3
38 reviews
9.1
140 reviews
9.2
328 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 3a vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

Specs Google Pixel 3a prices Google Pixel 3a
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G020F
Motorola Moto G8 Plus prices Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite price compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro price compare Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 5.6" 6.3" 6.39" 6.39"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+ FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 75% useful 82% useful 85% useful 86% useful
Aspect Ratio 18.5:9 19:9 19.5:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 70.1 mm
151.3 mm
8.2 mm
75.8 mm
158.4 mm
9.1 mm
74.5 mm
156.8 mm
8.7 mm
74.3 mm
156.7 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 147 g 188 g 179 g 191 g
Micro SnapD. 670
Octa-Core
SnapD. 665
Octa-Core
SnapD. 710
Octa-Core
SnapD. 855
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 159.000
v?
143.000
v7
217.225
v8
575.000
v10
Battery 3000 mAh 4000 mAh 4030 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2 3
1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 3
1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 9.0 P Android 10 Q Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand

Brand Google Motorola Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- -- Redmi 855, Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi X, M1903F11G, Xiaomi Raphael

Release Date

Release date May 2019,
5 years ago
October 2019,
4 years ago
September 2019,
4 years ago
August 2019,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale On Sale Not available
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 3a
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Google Pixel 3a
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Size
70.1 mm 151.3 mm 8.2 mm
Print 3D Model
75.8 mm 158.4 mm 9.1 mm
Print 3D Model
74.5 mm 156.8 mm 8.7 mm
Print 3D Model
74.3 mm 156.7 mm 8.8 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 147 g 188 g 179 g 191 g
Usable surface 75 % 82 % 85 % 86 %
Materials Polycarbonate Aluminium alloy, P2i Nano coating Aluminium alloy, Glass Glass, Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White

Purple-ish
Blue

Red
Black

White

Blue
Black

Blue

Red

Screen

Diagonal 5.6" 6.3" 6.39" 6.39"
Type Oled gOLED LCD IPS AMOLED Samsung AMOLED Samsung
Aspect Ratio 18.5:9 19:9 19.5:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2220 px
FHD+
1080 x 2280 px
FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 400 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dragontrail glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR
  • DC dimming
  • 103% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR
  • 103% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
7.7
7.8
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
8.8
9.4
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.3
8.8
9.0
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
7.8
8.8
9.0
Number of reviews
18 reviews
38 reviews
140 reviews
328 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
CPU 2x Kryo 360 2.0 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz 2x Kryo 360 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz 1x Kryo 485 2.84 GHz + 3x Kryo 485 2.4 GHz + 4x Kryo 485 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 11 nm 10 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 615 Qualcomm Adreno 610 Qualcomm Adreno 616 Qualcomm Adreno 640 600MHz

RAM

RAM 4 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Storage

Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 128 GB
Type -- eMMC 5.1 Storage UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
No

Security

Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors

Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Hi-Res Audio

Others

Notifications LED -- -- Color LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
9.4
8.2
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.3
8.1
9.1
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.6
7.4
8.8
9.5
Number of reviews
18 reviews
38 reviews
140 reviews
328 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Rear camera Triple rear camera Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 48 Mpx 48 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Unknown Sony IMX586 Exmor RS Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.79 ƒ/ 1.75
ISO -- -- -- 100 - 3200
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.80 µm 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.55" -- 1/2" 1/2"
2
Camera type
--

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
16 Mpx
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Omnivision OV8856
Type
--
--
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
2.00 µm
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
1/4"
3
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
2 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Samsung S5K3L6
Type
--
--
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.75 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
1/3.1"

Features

Flash LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps
Yes,
240 fps
Yes,
960 fps
Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Retractable front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 20.7 Mpx 32 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX355 Unknown Samsung S5KGD1 Samsung S5K3T2
Type CMOS BSI -- ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.00 µm 0.90 µm 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.8" -- 1/2.8" 1/3.4"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score
101
Mobile
104
Photo
95
Video
-- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.6
8.8
9.4
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
9.4
7.8
8.0
7.9
Quality of selfies
8.3
8.3
9.0
8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
8.5
8.8
8.6
Number of reviews
18 reviews
38 reviews
140 reviews
328 reviews
Kimovil Photo Lab

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite camera: Comparison of real photos

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)

USB

USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR

European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

1.390 W/Kg on head
0.900 W/Kg on body
-- 1.420 W/Kg on head
1.400 W/Kg on body
1.302 W/Kg on head
1.508 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

1.190 W/Kg on head
0.800 W/Kg on body
-- 1.190 W/Kg on head
1.150 W/Kg on body
1.180 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body

Others

Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.4
9.0
9.2
9.3
Quality of the GPS
8.6
8.9
9.1
9.3
And the WiFi?
9.1
8.8
9.2
9.3
Number of reviews
18 reviews
38 reviews
140 reviews
328 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3000 mAh
4000 mAh
4030 mAh
4000 mAh
Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W
Yes,
15.0W
Yes,
18.0W
Yes,
27.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 47%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 49%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 59%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 28%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
18 reviews
38 reviews
140 reviews
328 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 65%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 29%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 41%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 49%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 69%
    Every two months or less
  • 13%
    Never
  • 16%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 41%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 51%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
18 reviews
38 reviews
140 reviews
328 reviews