Google Pixel 8 vs Poco M3 Pro 5G

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; estimated prices are $699 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 25/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M3 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4575); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 515,647).

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 25 points (50/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 79
Battery 31
Design 66
Value for money 62
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 96
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1794
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 187g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4575 mAh
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the Google Pixel 8 scores 25 points higher (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (79/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (96/100 vs 62/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M3 Pro 5G: The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Poco M3 Pro 5G
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 1443431 515647
Geekbench Single 1722 688
Geekbench Multi 4458 1794
Display 6.2" OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 18W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm
Weight 187 g 190 g
Price $699 $200
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
31
battery
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
50/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Poco M3 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700
25/100 -179.9%
515647 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 179.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Poco M3 Pro 5G
$200

Price difference: $499. Poco M3 Pro 5G is cheaper by $499.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (79/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (96/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 25 points (50/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 23/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.