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).
Google Pixel 7a
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 5W
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 7a leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 131.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $20. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $20.
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).
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.