Google Pixel 8a vs POCO X4 GT
40.2Performance37.2
51.5Display73.6
46.5Camera32.3
47.5Battery59.1
94.7Features60
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a7 spec wins — POCO X4 GT
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8a scores 50.6 against 50.2 for POCO X4 GT. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 8a edges ahead in features and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
- 63% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the POCO X4 GT
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 48
- 272% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 18 W
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $379 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.6 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2460x1080 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+6% | 407 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000Top 56% | 1,050,000+17%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+43%Top 46% | 1,180Top 59% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+13%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 8a | POCO X4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,080 mAh+13% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 67 W+272% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+6% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 8a | POCO X4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |