Google Pixel 7a vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $180 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 38/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 1,194,673); the Google Pixel 7a is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).
Google Pixel 7a
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $180 vs $469
- Better camera (67/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 1194673
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1459
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3451
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (62/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (97/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1194673 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $180 | $469 |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 5W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 7a by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $289. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $289.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (65/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (67/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (77/100 vs 22/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (97/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a by 24 points (62/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.