Google Pixel 7a vs Poco M6 Plus

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 32/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Google Pixel 7a has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't.

The Google Pixel 7a edges out the Poco M6 Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Poco M6 Plus
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4385 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Poco M6 Plus, the Google Pixel 7a scores 6 points higher (38/100 vs 32/100). 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 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (41/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (41/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (97/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Poco M6 Plus
Processor Google Tensor G2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
AnTuTu 1194673
Geekbench Single 1459
Geekbench Multi 3451
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2460
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 18W 33W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67 IP53
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 193 g 205 g
Price $180
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknown
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 Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (67/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (41/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (58/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco M6 Plus?

The Google Pixel 7a edges out the Poco M6 Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Poco M6 Plus?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco M6 Plus — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco M6 Plus?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco M6 Plus?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Poco M6 Plus?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.