Google Pixel 8 vs Poco M7 Plus 5G

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; estimated prices are $699 and $168. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 36/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4575); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 622,608); the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 217g).

The Google Pixel 8 is noticeably better than the Poco M7 Plus 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 79
Battery 31
Design 66
Value for money 62
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 53
Design 28
Value for money 98
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2183
  • Lighter: 187g vs 217g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4575 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper: $168 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Poco M7 Plus 5G, the Google Pixel 8 scores 14 points higher (50/100 vs 36/100). 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 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (66/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (98/100 vs 62/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M7 Plus 5G: The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Poco M7 Plus 5G
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1443431 622608
Geekbench Single 1722 938
Geekbench Multi 4458 2183
Display 6.2" OLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 2460x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 27W 33W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm
Weight 187 g 217 g
Price $699 $168
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Front: 13MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
31
battery
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Poco M7 Plus 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
50/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Poco M7 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
36/100 -131.8%
622608 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 131.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Poco M7 Plus 5G
$168

Price difference: $531. Poco M7 Plus 5G is cheaper by $531.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (79/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (53/100 vs 31/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (66/100 vs 28/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (98/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Google Pixel 8 is noticeably better than the Poco M7 Plus 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Poco M7 Plus 5G — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.