Google Pixel 8a vs Poco M7 Plus 5G
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; estimated prices are $499 and $168. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 36/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 622,608); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 217g).
Google Pixel 8a
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2183
- Lighter: 188g vs 217g
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 28/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Cheaper: $168 vs $499
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Poco M7 Plus 5G, the Google Pixel 8a scores 12 points higher (48/100 vs 36/100). 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 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (21/100 vs 0/100). 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 M7 Plus 5G (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (65/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (98/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Poco M7 Plus 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 622608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 217 g | |
| Price | $499 | $168 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Poco M7 Plus 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 130.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $331. Poco M7 Plus 5G is cheaper by $331.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (21/100 vs 0/100).
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 M7 Plus 5G (70/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (53/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (65/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (98/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Poco M7 Plus 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco M7 Plus 5G — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.