Google Pixel 8 vs POCO M6 Pro (4G)
40.9Performance28.1
54.3Display47.5
44.2Camera44.1
52.9Battery58.4
94.7Features49.3
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 88 spec wins — POCO M6 Pro (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and performance (+13). POCO M6 Pro (4G) 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 28
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 49
- 136% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 730
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
Reasons to pick the POCO M6 Pro (4G)
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
- 148% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 27 W
- 52% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 11 MP
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 10% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO M6 Pro (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.67 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+8% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+54% | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO M6 Pro (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra |
| 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 | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO M6 Pro (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 16 MP+52% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO M6 Pro (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 5,000 mAh+9% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 67 W+148% |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO M6 Pro (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g | 179 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO M6 Pro (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO M6 Pro (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO M6 Pro (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |