Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 9a vs Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro
Comparison between Google Pixel 9a and Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 9a | Poco M8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 9a, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,497,290
- against 817,222
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against AMOLED
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 5,100 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Poco M8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Qualcomm Adreno 810 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.7 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,497,290 Best value | 817,222 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,600 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,500 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with one 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and four 1.9 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1x 2.7 GHz Cortex-A720, 3x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 and 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,630 Best value | 1,110 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Poco M8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Pink | Black, Green, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.3 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Body Height | 154.7 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 206 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % | 89.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal, Plastic Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69K Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | B | A Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Poco M8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 23 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 52 h | 60 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Poco M8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,700 nits | 3,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,424 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 422 ppi | 447 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 480 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 4, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 6, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hole-Punch Notch, 3840Hz PWM, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, 120Hz, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Poco M8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Poco M8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Poco M8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 5 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Poco M8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 3G UMTS B25, 3G UMTS B26, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B75, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Poco M8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Poco M8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 549 € | 309.99 € Best value |
| Model numbers | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 | 2510EPC8BG |
