Google Pixel 9a vs POCO X5
43.9Performance23.6
55.8Display44.8
42.7Camera29.8
56.3Battery47.8
94.7Features44
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a4 spec wins — POCO X5
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and performance (+20). 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 9a
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 24
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 44
Reasons to pick the POCO X5
- 43% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 23 W
- 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 9a | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.67 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+7% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+200% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 695 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+155%Top 45% | 411,000Top 82% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+110%Top 38% | 906Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500+124%Top 42% | 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 9a | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 33 W+43% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+2% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | 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 9a | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |