Google Pixel 7a vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 60/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,126,520); the Google Pixel 7a is noticeably lighter (193g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 238g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1126520
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1461
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3867
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 30 points higher (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (52/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1126520 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Google Pixel 7a by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (91/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (90/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (91/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (52/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a by 30 points (90/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.