Google Pixel 7a vs Poco M5s
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95; estimated prices are $180 and $210. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 24/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4385); the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 534,895).
Google Pixel 7a
Poco M5s
- Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 1881
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $180 vs $210
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 95/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 179g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 22/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Poco M5s, the Google Pixel 7a scores 14 points higher (38/100 vs 24/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s leads (39/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Poco M5s (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (39/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Poco M5s are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Poco M5s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 1194673 | 534895 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | 673 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | 1881 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $180 | $210 |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 5W
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Poco M5s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 7a leads Poco M5s by 123.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $30. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $30.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Poco M5s (67/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (39/100 vs 22/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (76/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Poco M5s are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco M5s?
The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Poco M5s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Poco M5s?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco M5s — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco M5s?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco M5s?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Poco M5s?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.