Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Poco F7
The Google Pixel 5a 5G (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 765G, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $449 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 38/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4680); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,378 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 5a 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Poco F7
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2205378 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4680 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $449
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 5a 5G vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 28 points higher (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 leads (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Google Pixel 5a 5G — 8/100, Poco F7 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5a 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Poco F7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 2205378 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 2070 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 6694 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4680 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×73.2×8.8 mm | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $399 |
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 4680 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 5a 5G and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Google Pixel 5a 5G by 72.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Poco F7 was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (81/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (83/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (37/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (68/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5a 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G by 28 points (66/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5a 5G and the Poco F7?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5a 5G over the Poco F7?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.