Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi 14T
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 8a and the Xiaomi 14T, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 67W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 188 g | 195 g |
| Released | May 2024 | Sep 2024 |
Summary: Google Pixel 8a is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi 14T is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, storage (max).
Display
| Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|
| Type | Actua OLED, 120Hz, HDR, 2000 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 68B colors, 144Hz, 2880Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 4000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~89.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density) | 1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|
| OS | Android 14 (upgradable to Android 17) | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 8300 Ultra (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali G615-MC6 |
| Security Chip | Titan M2 | — |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 | 256GB, 512GB (UFS 4.0) |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|
| Dual | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, 8x Super Res Zoom | Leica professional optical lens, LED Flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (telephoto) + 12 MP (ultrawide) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 96.5˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, fixed focus | 32 MP (wide) |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4492 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD3.0; 7.5W wireless (Qi) | 67W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 45 min (advertised) |
Body
| Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in) | 160.5 x 75.1 x 7.8 mm (Glass) / 7.95 mm (PU) |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) | 195g (Glass) / 193g (PU) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass or PU back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | — |
| Durability | IP67 dust/water resistant | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|
| Announced | May 2024 | September 2024 |
| Status | Available. Released May 14, 2024 | Released 2024, September 26 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Xiaomi 14T?
Xiaomi 14T — 4,492 mAh for the Google Pixel 8a versus 5,000 mAh for the Xiaomi 14T.
Which has the smoother screen, Google Pixel 8a or Xiaomi 14T?
Xiaomi 14T — 120 Hz for the Google Pixel 8a versus 144 Hz for the Xiaomi 14T.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 8a or Xiaomi 14T?
Google Pixel 8a — 188 g for the Google Pixel 8a versus 195 g for the Xiaomi 14T.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 8a or Xiaomi 14T?
Xiaomi 14T — May 2024 for the Google Pixel 8a versus Sep 2024 for the Xiaomi 14T.
Is the Google Pixel 8a or the Xiaomi 14T rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 8a 8/10 and the Xiaomi 14T 9/10.
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