Google Pixel 8a vs Poco M3 Pro 5G
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; estimated prices are $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 25/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M3 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 515,647).
Google Pixel 8a
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1794
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
- Cheaper: $200 vs $499
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the Google Pixel 8a scores 23 points higher (48/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (70/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (96/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Poco M3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $499 | $200 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 178.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $299. Poco M3 Pro 5G is cheaper by $299.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (70/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (96/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 23 points (48/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.