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Google Pixel 8a vs TCL 40R 5G
Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.
Same Picksly score for both (33/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.
Which to pick by profile and use
By profile
- Budget: TCL 40R 5G (28 vs 24).
- Smart: level (29 and 30).
- Premium: not scored for both.
By use
- Taking photos and videos: Google Pixel 8a (81 vs 21).
- Lasting a long time between charges: TCL 40R 5G (52 vs 7).
- Gaming and demanding apps: Google Pixel 8a (16), the only one of the two scored.
- Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (0 and 0).
Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.
Picksly scores
| Criterion | Google Pixel 8a | TCL 40R 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33/100 | 33/100 |
| Performance | 16/100 | not measured |
| Camera | 81/100 | 21/100 |
| Display | 65/100 | not measured |
| Battery | 7/100 | 52/100 |
| Working memory (RAM) | 20/100 | < 5/100 |
| Storage | < 5/100 | < 5/100 |
| Fast charging | < 5/100 | < 5/100 |
| Brightness | 31/100 | < 5/100 |
| Updates | 100/100 | not measured |
| New price checked | not measured | not measured |