Google Pixel 8a vs POCO X5 Pro
40.2Performance32
51.5Display44.8
46.5Camera35.6
47.5Battery58.4
94.7Features60
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a8 spec wins — POCO X5 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and camera (+11). POCO X5 Pro 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 32
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
Reasons to pick the POCO X5 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
- 272% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 18 W
- 69% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 64 MP
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,492 mAh
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+15%Top 56% | 784,274Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+66%Top 46% | 1,020Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+47%Top 45% | 2,930Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP+69% |
| 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 X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 67 W+272% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 181 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |