Google Pixel 8a vs Realme 12 Pro+
Google's Pixel 8a delivers superior overall performance with its Google Tensor G3 processor, sharper 6.1-inch Actua OLED display (2000 nits), and computational photography excellence, making it ideal for photography enthusiasts. Realme's 12 Pro+ counters with a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, practical 3x optical zoom capability, and impressive 67W charging that fills its 5000mAh battery in roughly 30 minutes versus the Pixel's more modest 18W wired charging. The Pixel 8a edges ahead with faster processor performance, superior display quality, and software optimization, while the Realme offers better hardware value through larger screen real estate, bigger battery, and faster charging at $100 less. For those prioritizing camera processing, software experience, and compact size, the Pixel 8a is the stronger choice. Budget-conscious buyers wanting larger screens and faster charging should consider the Realme 12 Pro+.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Realme 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 3 | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm | 162.0 x 74.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.89, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX882) |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x periscope optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 67W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W (Qi) | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Actua OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 950 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 8a
Pros
- Flagship-grade Tensor G3 chip at mid-range price
- Seven years of software updates (rare at this price)
- Excellent main camera for the class
- Bright 120Hz OLED display
- Wireless charging support
Cons
- Slow 18W wired charging
- Smaller battery than competitors
- Plastic back instead of glass
- No telephoto camera
- Bezels are thicker than the flagship Pixels
Realme 12 Pro+
Pros
- 64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- 67W fast charging
- IP65 water resistance
- Premium vegan leather back option
Cons
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is not a performance flagship chip
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is disappointing
- Realme UI has bloatware and ads
- Only Wi-Fi 6 (no 6E or 7)
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