Google Pixel 8 vs POCO M5
40.9Performance27
54.3Display45.6
44.2Camera29
52.9Battery38.8
94.7Features28
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 83 spec wins — POCO M5
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and camera (+15). POCO M5 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 performance score: 41 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 28
Reasons to pick the POCO M5
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $189 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.58 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2408x1080 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+7% | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000+67%Top 54% | 555,354Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+136%Top 43% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+116%Top 45% | 2,010Top 81% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP+110% | 5 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 5,000 mAh+9% |
| Wired charging | 27 W+50% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+7% | 201 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |