Google Pixel 8a
Nokia XR21
Google Pixel 8a
Nokia XR21
How is Google Pixel 8a better than Nokia XR21?
Faster CPU speed: 1 x 3 GHz & 4 x 2.45 GHz & 4 x 2.15 GHz vs 2 x 2.2 GHz & 6 x 1.7 GHz
More RAM memory capacity in max option: 8GB vs 6GB
AnTuTu score is about 175% higher
More internal storage in max option: 128GB, 256GB vs 128GB
Lighter: 188 g (6.63 ounces) vs 231 g (8.15 ounces)
Narrower: 72.7 mm (2.86 inches) vs 78.58 mm (3.09 inches)
Shorter: 152.1 mm (5.99 inches) vs 168 mm (6.61 inches)
More color options: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe vs Midnight Black, Pine Green
The phone is 11 months newer
Google Pixel 8a
Nokia XR21
How is Nokia XR21 better than Google Pixel 8a?
Bigger battery capacity: 4800 mAh vs 4492 mAh
More megapixels front camera: 16MP vs 13MP
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.49" vs 6.1"
Higher charging speed: 33W vs 18W
Google Pixel 8a
Nokia XR21
Height
152.1 mm
(5.99 inches)
Width
72.7 mm
(2.86 inches)
Thickness
8.9 mm
(0.35 inches)
Screen size
6.1"
Weight
188 g
(6.63 ounces)
Height
168 mm
(6.61 inches)
Width
78.58 mm
(3.09 inches)
Thickness
10.45 mm
(0.41 inches)
Screen size
6.49"
Weight
231 g
(8.15 ounces)
Height
152.1 mm
(5.99 inches)
Width
72.7 mm
(2.86 inches)
Thickness
8.9 mm
(0.35 inches)
Screen size
6.1"
Weight
188 g
(6.63 ounces)
Height
168 mm
(6.61 inches)
Width
78.58 mm
(3.09 inches)
Thickness
10.45 mm
(0.41 inches)
Screen size
6.49"
Weight
231 g
(8.15 ounces)
Google Pixel 8a
Nokia XR21
Google Pixel 8a
Nokia XR21
Score 4.1
Score 3.7
Google Pixel 8a
Nokia XR21
Google Pixel 8a
Nokia XR21
Score 4.1
Score 3.7
TechRadar
Google Pixel 8a
Nokia XR21
Smartprix
Google Pixel 8a
Nokia XR21
Google Pixel 8a
Nokia XR21
AnTuTu Score
Google Pixel 8a
1,223,695 +175.43%
Nokia XR21
444,291
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
Google Pixel 8a
368,321 +144.31%
Nokia XR21
150,762
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
Google Pixel 8a
432,077 +415.53%
Nokia XR21
83,813
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
Google Pixel 8a
218,319 +124.02%
Nokia XR21
97,455
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
Google Pixel 8a
204,978 +82.59%
Nokia XR21
112,261
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
Google Pixel 8a
4,330 +111.84%
Nokia XR21
2,044
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
Google Pixel 8a
1,683 +88.26%
Nokia XR21
894
Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.
Google Pixel 8a
Nokia XR21
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Specs
Google Pixel 8a
Nokia XR21
Design
Weight
188 g (6.63 ounces)
231 g (8.15 ounces)
Thickness
8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
10.45 mm (0.41 inches)
Width
72.7 mm (2.86 inches)
78.58 mm (3.09 inches)
Height
152.1 mm (5.99 inches)
168 mm (6.61 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP67
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
1.5 m
Volume
98.41 cm³
137.96 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
Midnight Black, Pine Green
Display
Screen size
6.1"
6.49"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
-
Pixel density
430 ppi
406 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 2400 px
1080 x 2400 px
Refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Brightness (typical)
1400 nits
450 nits
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass Victus
Supports HDR10
✔
-
Supports HDR10+
✔
-
Always-On Display
✔
✔
Contrast ratio
1000000:1
-
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB
128GB
RAM
8GB
6GB
Android version
Android 14
Android 12
CPU speed
1 x 3 GHz & 4 x 2.45 GHz & 4 x 2.15 GHz
2 x 2.2 GHz & 6 x 1.7 GHz
GPU clock speed
890 MHz
950 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
4200 MHz
2133 MHz
Semiconductor size
4 nm
6 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL ES version
3.2
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
9 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
✔
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
-
17 GB/s
OpenCL version
2
2
L2 cache
8 MB
-
EMMC version
-
5.1
DDR memory version
5
4
Maximum memory amount
12GB
8GB
L3 cache
4 MB
-
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
6W
4W
Front-end width
-
3
Release date
2024
2023
Has NX bit
✔
✔
Memory channels
-
2
Has an external memory slot
-
✔
Bits executed at a time
-
128
VFP version
-
4
Cameras
Main camera
64 MP & 12 MP
64 MP & 8 MP
Front camera
13MP
16MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
-
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
2160 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.2 & f/1.9
f/2.2 & f/1.8
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
-
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
✔
Optical zoom
0x
-
Number of flash LEDs
2
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
-
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has laser autofocus
✔
-
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
✔
-
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
f/2.4
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
✔
✔
Has location privacy options
✔
✔
Has camera/microphone privacy options
✔
✔
Has theme customization
✔
✔
Can play games while they download
✔
✔
Has dark mode
✔
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
✔
Has battery health check
✔
✔
Has an extra dim mode
✔
✔
Has focus modes
✔
✔
Has dynamic theming
✔
✔
Can offload apps
✔
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
✔
✔
Supports split screen
✔
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
✔
More languages supported
125
-
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Supports widgets
✔
-
Is free and open source
✔
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
✔
Gets direct OS updates
✔
-
Supports widgets
-
✔
More languages supported
-
125
Has offline voice recognition
✔
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Battery
Battery power
4492 mAh
4800 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
-
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
18W
33W
Wireless charging speed
7.5W
-
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Has LDAC
✔
-
Has aptX
✔
✔
Features
Has 5G support
✔
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Download speed
-
2500 MBits/s
Upload speed
-
1500 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
✔
USB version
3.2
2
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Bluetooth version
5.3
5.1
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
-
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Body SAR (US)
1.2W/kg
-
Head SAR (US)
1W/kg
-
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Google Pixel 8a
Nokia XR21