Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Poco F8
The Google Pixel 5a 5G (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 765G, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4680); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 5a 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Poco F8
- Lighter: 183g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $499
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4680 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 5a 5G vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 37 points higher (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Google Pixel 5a 5G — 8/100, Poco F8 — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5a 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 765G | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4680 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×73.2×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $499 |
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 4680 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Google Pixel 5a 5G and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Google Pixel 5a 5G by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Google Pixel 5a 5G was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (92/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (90/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (37/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (86/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5a 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5a 5G and the Poco F8?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5a 5G over the Poco F8?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.