Google Pixel 8A vs HMD XR21
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 8A has better RAM than HMD XR21. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 8A | HMD XR21 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.49 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 13 MP Dual | 64 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 36999 | Rs. 49990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 07, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 8A is Rs. 36999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 14, 2024. The Expected cost of HMD XR21 is Rs. 49990.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8A has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to HMD XR21's 6.49 inch screen. Google Pixel 8A has OLED Screen type where as HMD XR21 has IPS Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 430 PPI & HMD's phone has only 406 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Google's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81.6% than HMD's phone ~ 77%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 8A's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to HMD XR21's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8A has 64 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to HMD XR21's 64 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. HMD XR21 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 8A's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 8A | HMD XR21 |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 8a, (GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D | XR21 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 07, 2024 | May 14, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch Adaptor, Sim Tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.7 x 152.1 x 8.9 mm | 78.6 x 168 x 10.5 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 231 g |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe | Midnight Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.49 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 430 PPI | ~ 406 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.6% | ~ 77% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Always-on Display, Upto 1,400 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM) |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Sub-617: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/76/77/78 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz), HE80, MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS/A-GLONASS, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 1 hour |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Seven years of OS, security and Feature Drop updates, AI Mobile (Google AI), LPDDR5x RAM, Stereo Speakers, 2 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Stereo Recording, Speech Enhancement, Wind Noise Reduction, Audio Magic Eraser | eSIM Support |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP 26mm, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 13 MP 120˚, 1.12µm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 64 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+, Ultra HDR, Long Exposure | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 13 MP 20mm, 1.12µm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.4 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Nine-Cores Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4492 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |