Google Pixel 8a vs Realme 13 Pro+ – Price, Specs & Features

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Google Pixel 8a

Tensor G3
4 nm
4492 mAh
18W
6.1"
1080x2400 pixels
64 MP
4K@30/60fps,
Specs

Realme 13 Pro+

Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
4 nm
5200 mAh
80W
6.7"
1080x2412 pixels
50 MP
4K@30fps
Specs

Realme 13 Pro+

General

Launch Date

May 07, 2024

July 30, 2024

Availability

Available Now

Operating System (OS)

Android 14

Custom UI

Realme UI 5.0

OS Updates

7 Years (until Android 21)

2 Years (until Android 16)

Security Updates

7 Years (until 2031)

3 Years (until 2027)

AI Features

Gemini - AI assistant, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji

Smart Removal, Group Photo Enhancement, Audio Zoom

Body

Dimensions

152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm

161.3 x 73.9 x 8.2 mm

Thickness

8.9 mm

8.2 mm

Weight

188 g

185.5 g

Build Details

Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back

Mineral Glass, Vegan Leather

IP Rating

IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min)

IP65 (dust/water resistant)

Display

Size

6.1 inches

6.7 inches

Type

OLED, HDR10, Always-on display

AMOLED, HDR image support

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

2000 nits

Resolution

1080x2400 pixels

1080x2412 pixels

Pixel Density

431 ppi

394 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

20.1:9

Screen to Body Ratio

81.6 %

90.6 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass 3

Gorilla Glass 7i

Performance

Chipset¹

Google Tensor G3

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2

Process Size

4 nm

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

RAM & Storage

8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)

8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)

RAM Type

LPDDR5X

LPDDR4X

Expandable Memory

Camera

Main Camera

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

50 MP
f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS

50 MP
f/2.7, 73mm, (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom

8 MP
f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm

OIS

Yes

Features

Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Fixed Focus

LED flash, HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, AI Ultra Clarity, AI Group Photo Enhance, AI Natural Skin Tone, Fixed Focus

Video Recording

4K@30/60fps,
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120fps

Video Recording Features

OIS, Slo-motion

Dual Video Recording, Slo-motion, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm

32 MP
f/2.5, 22mm (wide)

Selfie Features

Auto-HDR, panorama

Selfie Video Recording

4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

1080p@30fps

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano

5G Support

Yes

18 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n76, n77, n78

Yes

9 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n40, n41, n77, n78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi Details

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 3.2

USB Type-C 2.0

Bluetooth

5.3

5.2

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Battery

Capacity

4492 mAh

5200 mAh

Type

Li-Polymer

Removable

Wired charging

18W

80W

Charging Speed

50% in 19 min,100% in 49 min

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

7.5W

Reverse Wireless Charging

Charger in the Box

Yes

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Aloe, Bay, Obsidian, Porcelain

Monet Gold, Emerald Green

Price in India

₹33990

₹24999

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 8a with its Google Tensor G3 (4nm) performs better than the Realme 13 Pro+ with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Google Pixel 8a launched with Android 14 and will receive updates until Android 21, whereas Realme 13 Pro+ launched with Android 14 and will get Android 16. Google Pixel 8a will get security updates until 2031 (approx. 7 years), while Realme 13 Pro+ is supported till 2027.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Google Pixel 8a and Realme 13 Pro+ feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Both devices deliver the same brightness level at 2000 nits. Both phones have the same screen resolution.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Realme 13 Pro+ features a larger 5200 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Realme 13 Pro+ also supports faster wired charging at 80W, compared to 18W on Google Pixel 8a. Google Pixel 8a supports wireless charging at 7.5W, while Realme 13 Pro+ does not support wireless charging.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Google Pixel 8a offers better protection against water and dust with an IP67 rating.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.