Google Pixel 8 Pro vs POCO X3 Pro
43.7Performance32.2
60.6Display60.2
64.4Camera31.3
54.3Battery49.4
94.7Features44
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro4 spec wins — POCO X3 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 42.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and camera (+33). POCO X3 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 44
- 500% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the POCO X3 Pro
- 90% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 11 MP
- 10% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 30 W
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 489 ppi+24% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,400 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 294,736Top 79% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 118,830Top 85% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 160,316Top 82% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 221,452Top 91% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 860 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 950,000+19%Top 51% | 795,334Top 62% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750+101%Top 42% | 870Top 79% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,400+52%Top 43% | 2,900Top 66% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 20 MP+90% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,050 mAh | 5,160 mAh+2% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 33 W+10% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g+1% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+6% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |