Google Pixel 8a vs Poco X4 NFC
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Poco X4 NFC (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 54/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X4 NFC has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 750,481); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Poco X4 NFC
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2318
- Lighter: 188g vs 207g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Poco X4 NFC better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Poco X4 NFC, the Google Pixel 8a scores 11 points higher (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco X4 NFC are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Poco X4 NFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X4 NFC
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X4 NFC
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Poco X4 NFC
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Poco X4 NFC, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Poco X4 NFC by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (70/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco X4 NFC are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (70/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (56/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco X4 NFC?
The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Poco X4 NFC — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco X4 NFC?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Poco X4 NFC — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco X4 NFC?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco X4 NFC?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Poco X4 NFC?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.