Google Pixel 9a vs POCO X8 Pro
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | 6.59", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP/20MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5100mAh, 23W | 6500mAh, 100W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | Black, White, Green, Iron man edition | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 19, 2025 | March 17, 2026 | ||
| Availability | April 16, 2025 | March 23, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹32,999 |
Display
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Type | p-OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.59 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1268 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2424 pixels | 2756 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 422.2 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits | 3500 nits |
Body
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Weight | 186 grams | 201.47 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Plastic | Frosted Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | Dimensity 8500-Ultra | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
Main Camera
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | Documents Mode, HDR, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Google Android | Poco HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | AI Beauty, AI Cutout, AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Interpreter, AI Reflection Remover, AI Search, AI Speech Recognition, AI Writing, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 20 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | HdR, panorama | Face unlock, HDR Photos, Palm shutter | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps | Time Lapse, Video Teleprompter |
Battery
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 6500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 23 W | 100 W |
Memory
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor |
