Google Pixel 7a vs Poco M3 Pro 5G

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; estimated prices are $180 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 25/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M3 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 515,647).

The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Poco M3 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 96
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 1794
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $200

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 96/100)
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4385 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 193g

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the Google Pixel 7a scores 13 points higher (38/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Poco M3 Pro 5G: The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Poco M3 Pro 5G
Processor Google Tensor G2 MediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 1194673 515647
Geekbench Single 1459 688
Geekbench Multi 3451 1794
Display 6.1" OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 2400x1080
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 11
NFC yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm
Weight 193 g 190 g
Price $180 $200
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
38/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Poco M3 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700
25/100 -131.7%
515647 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 7a leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 131.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Poco M3 Pro 5G
$200

Price difference: $20. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $20.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (67/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Poco M3 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 23/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.