Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi 14T: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi 14T. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 8aGlobal · 8GB · 128GB
Xiaomi 14TXiaomi 14TGlobal · 12GB · 256GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel 8a
Google Pixel 8a
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi 14T
Xiaomi 14T
Global · 12GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.6Design & Materials 8.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.4Performance & Hardware 8.0Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.9Camera 8.1Camera
Connectivity score 7.6 Connectivity 8.3 Connectivity
Battery score 5.7 Battery 6.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
17 reviews
8.7
123 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi 14T

Specs stores to buy Google Pixel 8a Google Pixel 8a
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi 14T Xiaomi 14T
Global · 12GB · 256GB
Inches 6.1" 6.67"
Resolution FHD+ QHD
Usable surface 81% useful 89% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 72.7 mm
152.1 mm
8.9 mm 		75.1 mm
160.5 mm
7.8 mm
Weight 188 g 195 g
Micro Tensor G3
Nine-Core 		Dimensity 8300
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 876.512
v10 		1.526.328
v10
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.89
IMX787
2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX906
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 17 Android 16

Brand
Brand Google Xiaomi
Aliases Akita, G6GPR --

Release Date
Release date May 2024,
2 years ago 		September 2024,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 8a
Xiaomi 14T
Google Pixel 8a
Xiaomi 14T
Size
72.7 mm • 152.1 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.1 mm • 160.5 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 188 g 195 g
Usable surface 81 % 89 %
Materials Metal TPU, Polycarbonate, Glass
Resistance IP67 IP68
Colors
Black
White
Blue
Green
Cyan
Black
Blue
Gray
Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.1" 6.67"
Type Oled AMOLED • C8+
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		QHD
1220 x 2712 px
Brightness -- 500 nits
Peak brightness -- 4000 nits
Maximum brightness (HBM) 1400 nits 1200 nits
Density 431 Pixels per inch 446 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • 1920 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 144 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 12 Bits panel (10-bit +2-bit FRC)
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.2
8.8
Is it comfortable?
8.7
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.9
9.0
Number of reviews
17 reviews
123 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
CPU 1x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-X3 +4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 1x cortex A715 3.35GHz+3x cortex A715 3.20GHz+4x cortex A510 2.20 GHz
Type Nine-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Immortalis-G715s MC10 Mali G615-MC6

RAM
RAM 8 GB 12 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5X RAM LPDDR5X

Antutu
Score
876.512
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 81% of devices
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1.526.328
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 89% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 4.0
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
8.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.7
8.8
Number of reviews
17 reviews
123 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 64 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.89 ƒ/ 1.7
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX787 Sony IMX906
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI 2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.70 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/1.56"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
13 Mpx
13 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX712
Omnivision OV13B10
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.06"
1/3.06"
3
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.9
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Samsung S5KJN1
Type
ISOCELL
Pixel size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2.76"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • Noise reduction
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 32 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX712 Samsung S5KKD1
Type CMOS CMOS
Pixel size 1.12 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" 1/3.44"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
136
Camera
141Photo
128Video
134
Camera
130Photo
133Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.9
9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
8.2
8.4
Quality of selfies
8.1
8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.4
8.3
Number of reviews
17 reviews
123 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n76 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 6E
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 6E
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.4 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2
  • Charging
  • 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.

 -- --
American measurement

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

 1.000 W/Kg on head
1.200 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • No official network bands
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.2
9.1
Quality of the GPS
8.2
9.2
And the WiFi?
8.1
9.1
Number of reviews
17 reviews
123 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
67.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 65%
    One day
  • 29%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 30%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
17 reviews
123 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 17
    Android 17 , 4 months ago
  • HyperOS 3.X (Android 16)
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 53%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 47%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 86%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 24%
    Every six months
  • 76%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 56%
    Every six months
  • 42%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
17 reviews
123 reviews
Prices
From $ 326 --
From $ 473 --

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