Google Pixel 9A vs Poco X8 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max has better RAM than Google Pixel 9A. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro Max has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Google Pixel 9A which has resolution of 2424 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 9A | Poco X8 Pro Max |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 39999 | Rs. 42999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 19, 2025. The cost of Google Pixel 9A is Rs. 39999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro Max is Rs. 42999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9A has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Poco X8 Pro Max's 6.83 inch screen. Google Pixel 9A has OLED Screen type where as Poco X8 Pro Max has AMOLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 447 PPI & Google's phone has only 422 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.3% than Google's phone ~ 83.5%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 9A's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Google Pixel 9A's 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco X8 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 9A's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 9A | Poco X8 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 | 2602BPC18G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 19, 2025 | March 17, 2026 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), SIM Tool | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.3 x 154.7 x 8.9 mm | 77.9 x 162.9 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 185.9 g | 218 g |
| Colors | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | Black, White, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.5% | ~ 90.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | Up to 1,800 Nits (HDR) and Up to 2,700 Nits (Peak Brightness), 1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6E with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,712,214 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 8,254 (Multi Core) (v6) 2,596 (Single Core) 20,010 (OpenCL) 21,920 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 6,019 (Wild Life Extreme) (36.04 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Dual Band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 7 Years of OS, Security and Pixel Drop Updates, AI Mobile (Gemini), Bypass charging | 3D IceLoop Cooling System, X-axis Linear Motor |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital zoom up to 5x, Super Res Zoom Up to 8x, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces, Magic Editor, Auto Frame, Reimagine, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, Cinematic Pan, Slo-Mo Video Support Up to 240 FPS, 4K Timelapse With Stabilisation, Astrophotography Timelapse, Night Sight Timelapse, Optical Image Stabilisation For Video, Fused Video Stabilisation, Cinematic Pan Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Locked Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Active Video Stabilisation (1080p), Video Formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264) | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens, DUAL Video, Long Exposure, Timed Burst |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Immortalis-G925 MC12 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 9000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 23W | Yes, 100W Fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |