Google Pixel 8a vs Poco F7

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $499 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 65/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).

The Poco F7 edges out the Google Pixel 8a by just 1 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 52

Poco F7

Performance 80
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 48
Value for money 60

What makes Google Pixel 8a better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 215g

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Poco F7 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 1433693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $499

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 1 points higher (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 52/100, Poco F7 — 60/100; 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 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 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 F7 (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (68/100 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: The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Poco F7
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 1433693 2199079
Geekbench Single 1722 2072
Geekbench Multi 4458 6649
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 6500 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 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g 215 g
Launch price $499 $399

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 8a

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

Poco F7

  • Main: 50MP 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 F7

  • 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 F7

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery

Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
66/100 +34.8%
2199079 AnTuTu

Poco F7 leads Google Pixel 8a by 34.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 8a

$499

Poco F7

$399

Launch price difference: $100. Poco F7 was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 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 F7 (70/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (68/100 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?

The Poco F7 edges out the Google Pixel 8a by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco F7?

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

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

The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 70/100).

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

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.