Google Pixel 8a vs Poco F6

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; estimated prices are $495 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 63/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F6 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,718,632 vs 1,433,693).

The Google Pixel 8a edges out the Poco F6 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Poco F6
Performance 74
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 58
Portability 72
Value for money 66
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1718632 vs 1433693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5017 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 179g vs 188g
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $495

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Poco F6, the Google Pixel 8a scores 2 points higher (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 leads (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F6 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco F6 (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (72/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Poco F6: The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Poco F6
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1433693 1718632
Geekbench Single 1722 1930
Geekbench Multi 4458 5017
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 2400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP64
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 179 g
Price $495 $350
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Poco F6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Poco F6
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Poco F6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Poco F6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Poco F6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
63/100 +16.6%
1718632 AnTuTu

Poco F6 leads Google Pixel 8a by 16.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$495
Poco F6
$350

Price difference: $145. Poco F6 is cheaper by $145.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco F6 (70/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (58/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (72/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco F6?

The Google Pixel 8a edges out the Poco F6 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco F6?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Poco F6 — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco F6?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Poco F6?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.