Google Pixel 8 vs POCO X4 GT
40.9Performance37.2
54.3Display73.6
44.2Camera32.3
52.9Battery59.1
94.7Features60
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 88 spec wins — POCO X4 GT
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 50.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and camera (+12). POCO X4 GT 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 37
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 32
- 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
Reasons to pick the POCO X4 GT
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 54
- Stronger battery score: 59 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
- Lower launch price: $379 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO X4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.6 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2460x1080 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+5% | 407 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO X4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000Top 54% | 1,050,000+13%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+46%Top 43% | 1,180Top 59% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+14%Top 45% | 3,800Top 52% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO X4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 16 MP+52% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO X4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 5,080 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 67 W+148% |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO X4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+6% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO X4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| 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 X4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | POCO X4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |