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).

The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Poco M5s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Poco M5s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 95
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • 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)
What makes Poco M5s better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Poco M5s: The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Poco M5s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Poco M5s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Poco M5s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Poco M5s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
38/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Poco M5s MediaTek Helio G95
24/100 -123.3%
534895 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 7a leads Poco M5s by 123.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Poco M5s
$210

Price difference: $30. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $30.

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, 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).

Frequently asked questions
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.