Google Pixel 8a vs Poco X6 Pro – Price, Specs & Features

Q: Which phone has better performance, the Google Pixel 8a or the Poco X6 Pro?

In this performance comparison, the Poco X6 Pro with its Dimensity 8300 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 8a with the Tensor G3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

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Google Pixel 8a

Tensor G3
4 nm
4492 mAh
18W
6.1"
1080x2400 pixels
64 MP
4K@30/60fps,
Specs

Poco X6 Pro

Dimensity 8300
4 nm
5000 mAh
67W
6.67"
1220x2712 pixels
64 MP
4K@24/30fps
Specs

Poco X6 Pro

General

Launch Date

May 07, 2024

January 11, 2024

Availability

Available Now

Android 14

Custom UI

HyperOS

OS Updates

7 Years

3 Years

Security Updates

7 Years

4 Years

AI Features

Gemini - AI assistant, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji

Body

Dimensions

152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm

160.5 x 74.3 x 8.3 mm

Thickness

8.9 mm

8.3 mm

Weight

188 g

186 g

Build Details

Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back

Plastic Back OR Vegan Leather

IP Rating

IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min)

IP54

Display

Size

6.1 inches

6.67 inches

Type

OLED, HDR10, Always-on display

AMOLED, HDR10

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

2000 nits

1800 nits

Resolution

1080x2400 pixels

1220x2712 pixels

Pixel Density

431 ppi

446 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

Screen to Body Ratio

81.6 %

90.1 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass 3

Gorilla Glass 5

Performance

Chipset¹

Google Tensor G3

Mediatek Dimensity 8300

Process Size

4 nm

CPU

Nona-core
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3
4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715
4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510

Octa-core
1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715
3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715
4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510

GPU

Immortalis-G715s MC10

Mali G615-MC6

RAM & Storage

8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)

8GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)

RAM Type

LPDDR5X

Expandable Memory

Camera

Main Camera

64 MP
f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm

64 MP
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS

8 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)

2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)

OIS

Yes

Features

Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Fixed Focus

LED flash, HDR, panorama, 10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Custom Watermark, Face detection, Filters, Touch to focus, Voice Shutter

Video Recording

4K@30/60fps,
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

4K@24/30fps
1080p@30/60fps

Video Recording Features

OIS, Slo-motion

Dual Video Recording, Slo-motion, Video HDR, Bokeh portrait video, Movie Frame, Vlog Mode, Video Pro Mode, Macro Video, Short Video Mode

Selfie Camera

13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm

16 MP
f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm

Selfie Features

Auto-HDR, panorama

HDR, panorama

Selfie Video Recording

4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

1080p@30/60fps

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano

5G Support

Yes

18 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n76, n77, n78

Yes

14 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n77, n78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi Details

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 3.2

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Bluetooth

5.3

5.4

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Battery

Capacity

4492 mAh

5000 mAh

Type

Li-Polymer

Removable

Wired charging

18W

67W

Charging Speed

100% in 45 min

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

7.5W

Reverse Wireless Charging

Charger in the Box

Yes

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass

Others

Virtual proximity sensing

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Aloe, Bay, Obsidian, Porcelain

Black, Yellow, Gray

Price in India

₹33990

₹22890

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the Poco X6 Pro with its Mediatek Dimensity 8300 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 8a with the Google Tensor G3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Google Pixel 8a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Poco X6 Pro provides 3 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 8a offers 7 years of support compared to Poco X6 Pro's 4 years.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Google Pixel 8a and Poco X6 Pro feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 8a also boasts a brighter screen with 2000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Poco X6 Pro offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Poco X6 Pro features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Poco X6 Pro also supports faster wired charging at 67W, compared to 18W on Google Pixel 8a. Google Pixel 8a supports wireless charging at 7.5W, while Poco X6 Pro does not support wireless charging.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Google Pixel 8a offers better protection against water and dust with an IP67 rating.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.