Google Pixel 8a vs Poco X6 Pro

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Poco X6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra; estimated prices are $495 and $238. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 60/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X6 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the Poco X6 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,520,690 vs 1,433,693).

The Google Pixel 8a edges out the Poco X6 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Poco X6 Pro
Performance 67
Display 83
Camera 43
Battery 53
Portability 64
Value for money 76
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1239
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 4265

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco X6 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1520690 vs 1433693
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 188g
  • Cheaper: $238 vs $495

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Poco X6 Pro, the Google Pixel 8a scores 5 points higher (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro leads (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X6 Pro leads (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco X6 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X6 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Poco X6 Pro (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X6 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (76/100 vs 56/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Poco X6 Pro: The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Poco X6 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
AnTuTu 1433693 1520690
Geekbench Single 1722 1239
Geekbench Multi 4458 4265
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 67W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP54
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 160.5×74.3×8.3 mm
Weight 188 g 186 g
Price $495 $238
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Poco X6 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Poco X6 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Poco X6 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Poco X6 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Poco X6 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
60/100 +5.7%
1520690 AnTuTu

Poco X6 Pro leads Google Pixel 8a by 5.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$495
Poco X6 Pro
$238

Price difference: $257. Poco X6 Pro is cheaper by $257.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco X6 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X6 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Poco X6 Pro (70/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X6 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (76/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco X6 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a edges out the Poco X6 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco X6 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Poco X6 Pro — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco X6 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Poco X6 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.