Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) vs Apple iPhone XR (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8a vs Apple iPhone XR phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/21/2025 8:24 AM, updated: 5/24/2025 9:35 AM

Compare Apple iPhone XR X Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4492
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Apple iPhone XR (128GB) Compare Google Pixel 8a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

828x1792

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2942
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

24 Advantages Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Apple iPhone XR (128GB)
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR5X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels75% Higher resolution screen	vs	828x1792 pixels
+431 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	324 PPI
+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+1/1.73" inches47% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 13MP81% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4492 mAh53% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2942 mAh
+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary audio output
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
128GB (101GB available)	vs	+128GB (116GB available)15% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7% Thinner
OLED	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
2 microphones	vs	+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

29 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

6.1"

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
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Model	Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 8a GKV4X	iPhone XR A1984, A2105, A2106, A2107, A2108
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Google	Apple
Release date	5/14/2024, Announced: 5/7/2024	10/26/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 152.1 millimeters (2.86 x 5.99 in)	75.7 x 150.9 millimeters (2.98 x 5.94 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Display type	OLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	828x1792 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	431 PPI	324 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	2000nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
System version	Android 14	iOS 12
Firmware update	Android 15	iOS 18
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)	Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1193525 (v10) Geekbench: 4384 (v6)	AnTuTu: 341196 (v7), 422465 (v8) Geekbench: 11437 (v4.4), 2690 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (116GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	20mm (lens)	32mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4492 mAh	2942 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	7.5W Qi wireless charging	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe • Google Cast	• Colors: Blue, Black, White, Yellow, Red, Coral • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Face ID • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.11W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	1.13W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)