Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,885 mAh | 4,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 20W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.57 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 192 g |
| Released | Sep 2020 | May 2020 |
Summary: Google Pixel 4a 5G is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR | AMOLED, HDR10+, 430 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 95.7 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.57 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~413 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | — | HDR10+ |
Platform
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 10, MIUI 11 (initial); upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Adreno 620 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM | — |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| RAM | — | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | — | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G |
|---|
| Modules | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm | — |
| Features | LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1.0µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3885 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | 20W fast charging |
| Capacity | — | 4160 mAh |
Body
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 153.9 x 74 x 8.2 mm (Sub-6) or 8.5 mm (Sub-6 and mmWave) | 163.91 x 74.77 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 168 g (5G Sub-6); 171 g (5G Sub-6 and mmWave) | 192 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, September 30 | 2020, March 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, November 05 | Available. Released 2020, May |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 3,885 mAh for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus 4,160 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
Google Pixel 4a 5G — 168 g for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus 192 g for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
Google Pixel 4a 5G — Sep 2020 for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus May 2020 for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G.
Is the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 4a 5G 8/10 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G 8/10.
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