Google Pixel 9a vs POCO F5 Pro
43.9Performance48.1
55.8Display56.3
42.7Camera44.1
56.3Battery65.2
94.7Features60
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a11 spec wins — POCO F5 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9a scores 53.6 against 53.5 for POCO F5 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9a edges ahead in features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
- 93% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,400 nits
- 63% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the POCO F5 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 56
- 300% higher Wireless charging: 30 W vs 8 W
- 191% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 23 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | POCO F5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.67 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 526 ppi+25% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+93% | 1,400 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | POCO F5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000Top 45% | 1,300,000+24%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+6%Top 38% | 1,800Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500Top 42% | 4,600+2%Top 40% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | POCO F5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP+33% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | POCO F5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 5,160 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 67 W+191% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 30 W+300% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | POCO F5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+9% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.6 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | POCO F5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9a | POCO F5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | POCO F5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |