Google Pixel 8a vs Poco F8 Pro

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 1,433,693).

The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Poco F8 Pro
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 68
Battery 66
Design 51
Value for money 73
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 199g
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $529

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 1433693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 6210 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 21/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (68/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Poco F8 Pro: The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Poco F8 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1433693 3033306
Geekbench Single 1722 3050
Geekbench Multi 4458 9300
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 6210 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 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 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 199 g
Price $499 $529
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Poco F8 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
68
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco F8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Poco F8 Pro
  • 6210 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +52.7%
3033306 AnTuTu

Poco F8 Pro leads Google Pixel 8a by 52.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Poco F8 Pro
$529

Price difference: $30. Google Pixel 8a is cheaper by $30.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (68/100 vs 21/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (66/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco F8 Pro?

The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco F8 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 71/100.

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco F8 Pro?

The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Poco F8 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users.