Google Pixel 8a vs Poco M5s
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95; estimated prices are $499 and $210. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 24/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 534,895).
Google Pixel 8a
Poco M5s
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1881
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 179g vs 188g
- Cheaper: $210 vs $499
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Poco M5s, the Google Pixel 8a scores 24 points higher (48/100 vs 24/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s leads (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Poco M5s (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (95/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Poco M5s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 534895 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 673 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 1881 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $499 | $210 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Poco M5s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Poco M5s by 168.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $289. Poco M5s is cheaper by $289.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Poco M5s (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (70/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (95/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco M5s?
The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 24 points (48/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco M5s?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco M5s — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco M5s?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco M5s?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Poco M5s?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.