Google Pixel 8a vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $499 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 48/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 218g).
Google Pixel 8a
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 218g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 27/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Cheaper: $469 vs $499
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (65/100 vs 21/100). 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 X8 Pro Max (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (65/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $499 | $469 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 8a by 45.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $30. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $30.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (65/100 vs 21/100).
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 X8 Pro Max (70/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (77/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (65/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.