Google Pixel 8a vs POCO M5
40.2Performance27
51.5Display45.6
46.5Camera29
47.5Battery38.8
94.7Features28
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a3 spec wins — POCO M5
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and camera (+18). 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 8a
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 28
Reasons to pick the POCO M5
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,492 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $189 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.58 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2408x1080 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+7% | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+62%Top 56% | 555,354Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+132%Top 46% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+114%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 8a | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+160% | 5 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+6% | 201 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 8a | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |