Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) vs Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)
Side by side comparison between Realme 8 5G vs Google Pixel 7a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
13mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4385
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)
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10 Advantages 
23 Advantages | 21 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (101GB available) |
| 90Hz |
| 16 million |
| 1080x2400 pixels |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| +14 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
| Model | Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) | Pixel 7a (GWKK3) |
| Other model names | Realme 8 5G (128GB + 8GB RAM) | Pixel 7a GWKK3 (AT&T, T-Mobile) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |      Canada, USA, India, Singapore, Taiwan |
| Brand | Realme | |
| Release date | 4/21/2021 | 5/10/2023 |
| Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in) | 72.9 x 152 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in) |
| Weight | 185 grams (6.48 ounces) | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | OLED |
| Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.1" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 405 PPI | 431 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | 480nits[typ], 600nits[peak] | HDR8 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz) | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 766112 (v9) Geekbench: 3191 (v5.1), 3631 (v6) GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
| Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.73" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Slow motion |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.1 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 20mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4385 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 7.5W Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | 665 hours (27.7 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
| 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: Supersonic Black, Supersonic Blue • Realme UI 2.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Screen protector included • Protective case included | • Colors: Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral • Google Cast |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |