Google Pixel 8a vs Poco F7 Ultra

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 65/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,932,885 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 212g).

The Poco F7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 8a

Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 52

Poco F7 Ultra

Performance 90
Display 90
Camera 71
Battery 84
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Google Pixel 8a better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 212g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $500

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2932885 vs 1433693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Poco F7 Ultra, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 17 points higher (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 52/100, Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100; 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 F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Poco F7 Ultra: The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Poco F7 Ultra
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1433693 2932885
Geekbench Single 1722 3013
Geekbench Multi 4458 9287
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 5300 mAh
Charging 18W 120W
Wireless charging 7W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 136 —
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 188 g 212 g
Launch price $499 $500

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 8a

  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera

Poco F7 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
71
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 8a

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Poco F7 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 8a

  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery

Poco F7 Ultra

  • 5300 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Poco F7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Poco F7 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
82/100 +51.1%
2932885 AnTuTu

Poco F7 Ultra leads Google Pixel 8a by 51.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 8a

$499

Poco F7 Ultra

$500

Launch price difference: $1. Google Pixel 8a was $1 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (90/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (84/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco F7 Ultra?

The Poco F7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco F7 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Poco F7 Ultra — 82/100.

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco F7 Ultra?

The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Poco F7 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.