Google Pixel 8 vs Poco M6 Pro

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Poco M6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra; launch prices were $699 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 68/100 vs 53/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4575); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 551,784).

The Google Pixel 8 is noticeably better than the Poco M6 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 79
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 48
Poco M6 Pro
Performance 43
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 62
Portability 80
Value for money 64
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 551784
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 730
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1983

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco M6 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4575 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 187g
  • Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (62/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Poco M6 Pro, the Google Pixel 8 scores 15 points higher (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Pro leads (62/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8 — 48/100, Poco M6 Pro — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Poco M6 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (62/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (80/100 vs 57/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users.
Poco M6 Pro: The Poco M6 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Poco M6 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
AnTuTu 1443431 551784
Geekbench Single 1722 730
Geekbench Multi 4458 1983
Display 6.2" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 67W
Wireless charging 18W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 13 / MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm
Weight 187 g 179 g
Launch price $699 $220
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Poco M6 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Poco M6 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
44
battery
Poco M6 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless charging: no data
62
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Poco M6 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
68/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Poco M6 Pro MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
53/100 -161.6%
551784 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads Poco M6 Pro by 161.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8
$699
Poco M6 Pro
$220

Launch price difference: $479. Poco M6 Pro was $479 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (70/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Poco M6 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (79/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (62/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (80/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Poco M6 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 is noticeably better than the Poco M6 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Poco M6 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Poco M6 Pro — 53/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Poco M6 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Poco M6 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (70/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Poco M6 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The Poco M6 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.