Google Pixel 7a vs Poco M7 Plus 5G
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; estimated prices are $180 and $168. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 36/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 622,608); the Google Pixel 7a is noticeably lighter (193g vs 217g).
Google Pixel 7a
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 2183
- Lighter: 193g vs 217g
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 28/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $168 vs $180
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 97/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Poco M7 Plus 5G, the Google Pixel 7a scores 2 points higher (38/100 vs 36/100). 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 M7 Plus 5G leads (53/100 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 Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (58/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Poco M7 Plus 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1194673 | 622608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 7000 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 / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 217 g | |
| Price | $180 | $168 |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 5W
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Poco M7 Plus 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 7a leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $12. Poco M7 Plus 5G is cheaper by $12.
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 M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (67/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (53/100 vs 22/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (58/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Google Pixel 7a edges out the Poco M7 Plus 5G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco M7 Plus 5G — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.