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; launch prices were $499 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 65/100 (a 14-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 (3,024,818 vs 1,433,693).

The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 8a

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

Poco F8 Pro

Performance 91
Display 83
Camera 70
Battery 68
Portability 60
Value for money 78

What makes Google Pixel 8a better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 199g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $529

  • Overall rating 65/100

What makes Poco F8 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 1433693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 6210 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 14 points higher (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 52/100, Poco F8 Pro — 78/100; 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 F8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 70/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Poco F8 Pro: The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Poco F8 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1433693 3024818
Geekbench Single 1722 3013
Geekbench Multi 4458 9287
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
Launch price $499 $529

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 8a

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

Poco F8 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
70
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 8a

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

Poco F8 Pro

  • 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 F8 Pro

  • 6210 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
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
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
79/100 +52.6%
3024818 AnTuTu

Poco F8 Pro leads Google Pixel 8a by 52.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 8a

$499

Poco F8 Pro

$529

Launch price difference: $30. Google Pixel 8a was $30 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (91/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 70/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (68/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.

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

The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 70/100).

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

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