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; launch prices were $499 and $290. 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 (1,704,455 vs 1,433,693).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Poco F6
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: 1704455 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 at launch: $290 vs $499
- 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)
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). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 52/100, Poco F6 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Poco F6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 1704455 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $290 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Poco F6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F6 leads Google Pixel 8a by 15.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $209. Poco F6 was $209 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.