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Google Pixel 8 vs POCO F5 Pro

Google Pixel 8

Google

Google Pixel 8

$699

52Inno Score
VS
WINNER
X

Xiaomi

POCO F5 Pro

$449

53.5Inno Score
40.9Performance48.1
54.3Display56.3
44.2Camera44.1
52.9Battery65.2
94.7Features60
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 812 spec wins — POCO F5 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

POCO F5 Pro wins this phone face-off, 53.5 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+12) and performance (+7). Google Pixel 8 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

  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
  • 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
  • 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 43% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,400 nits
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the POCO F5 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 48 vs 41
  • Stronger battery score: 65 vs 53
  • 148% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 27 W
  • 67% higher Wireless charging: 30 W vs 18 W
  • 52% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 11 MP
  • Lower launch price: $449 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus POCO F5 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 8POCO F5 Pro
Screen size6.2 ″6.67 ″+8%
Panel typeOLED (Actua)AMOLED
Resolution1080x24003200x1440
Pixel density428 ppi526 ppi+23%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+43%1,400 nits
Screen-to-body86.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus POCO F5 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 8POCO F5 Pro
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 10930,000Top 54%1,300,000+40%Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,720Top 43%1,800+5%Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350Top 45%4,600+6%Top 40%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus POCO F5 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 8POCO F5 Pro
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera11 MP16 MP+52%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus POCO F5 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 8POCO F5 Pro
Capacity4,575 mAh5,160 mAh+13%
Wired charging27 W67 W+148%
Wireless charging18 W30 W+67%
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus POCO F5 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 8POCO F5 Pro
Weight187 g+8%204 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.6 mm+3%
IP ratingIP68IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus POCO F5 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 8POCO F5 Pro
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus POCO F5 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 8POCO F5 Pro
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge7 years+250%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus POCO F5 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 8POCO F5 Pro
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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