Google Pixel 8a vs Poco F8
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 48/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Google Pixel 8a
Poco F8
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 13 points higher (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (65/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Poco F8 (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 8000 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $499 | $499 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Google Pixel 8a by 48.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (65/100 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 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (70/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (72/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Poco F8 (65/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco F8?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco F8 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco F8?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Poco F8?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.