Google Pixel 8a vs POCO X5
40.2Performance23.6
51.5Display44.8
46.5Camera29.8
47.5Battery47.8
94.7Features44
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a5 spec wins — POCO X5
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and camera (+17). POCO X5 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 24
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 44
- 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
Reasons to pick the POCO X5
- 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,492 mAh
- 10% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.67 ″+9% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+9% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+122% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 695 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+119%Top 56% | 411,000Top 82% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+87%Top 46% | 906Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+114%Top 45% | 2,013Top 80% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 33 W+83% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+1% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |