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Google Pixel 9a vs POCO F4 GT

WINNER
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
X

Xiaomi

POCO F4 GT

$599

47.9Inno Score
43.9Performance45.4
55.8Display44.1
42.7Camera33.1
56.3Battery64.2
94.7Features60
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a7 spec wins — POCO F4 GT

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and display (+12). POCO F4 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 9a

  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 33
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
  • 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
  • 238% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 800 nits
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $599

Reasons to pick the POCO F4 GT

  • Stronger battery score: 64 vs 56
  • 422% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 23 W
  • 54% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 13 MP
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus POCO F4 GT
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aPOCO F4 GT
Screen size6.3 ″6.67 ″+6%
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24242400x1080
Pixel density422 ppi+7%395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+238%800 nits
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus POCO F4 GT
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aPOCO F4 GT
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,050,000Top 45%1,150,000+10%Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900+10%Top 38%1,720Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,500+5%Top 42%4,300Top 45%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus POCO F4 GT
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aPOCO F4 GT
Main camera48 MP64 MP+33%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Ultra-wide13 MP+63%8 MP
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera13 MP20 MP+54%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus POCO F4 GT
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aPOCO F4 GT
Capacity5,100 mAh+9%4,700 mAh
Wired charging23 W120 W+422%
Wireless charging8 W—
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus POCO F4 GT
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aPOCO F4 GT
Weight186 g+11%210 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.5 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus POCO F4 GT
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aPOCO F4 GT
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus POCO F4 GT
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aPOCO F4 GT
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge7 years+250%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus POCO F4 GT
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aPOCO F4 GT
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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