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).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 24 points (48/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Poco M5s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 95
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • 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)
What makes Poco M5s better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Poco M5s: The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Poco M5s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco M5s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Poco M5s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Poco M5s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Poco M5s MediaTek Helio G95
24/100 -168.0%
534895 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Poco M5s by 168.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Poco M5s
$210

Price difference: $289. Poco M5s is cheaper by $289.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.