Poco X8 Pro Max 5G vs Google Pixel 9a comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Poco X8 Pro Max 5G	Google Pixel 9a
key specs
Display	6.83-inch	6.30-inch
Front Camera	20-megapixel	13-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 8-megapixel	48-megapixel + 13-megapixel
RAM	12GB	8GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB	256GB
Battery Capacity	9000mAh	5100mAh
OS	Android 16	Android 15
Processor	-	Google Tensor G4
Resolution	-	1080x2424 pixels
general
Brand	Poco	Google
Model	X8 Pro Max 5G	Pixel 9a
Release date	March 17, 2026	March 19, 2025
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
IP rating	IP69K	IP68
Battery capacity (mAh)	9000	5100
Fast charging	100W Fast Charging	Proprietary
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charging Type	27W	7.5W
Colours	Black, Blue, White	Iris, Obsidian, Peony, Porcelain
AI Enabled	-	Yes
Dimensions (mm)	-	154.70 x 73.30 x 8.90
Weight (g)	-	185.90
Removable battery	-	No
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	-
Resolution Standard	1.5K	-
Screen size (inches)	6.83	6.30
Touchscreen	-	Yes
Resolution	-	1080x2424 pixels
Protection type	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Aspect ratio	-	20:9
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	422
hardware
Processor make	MediaTek Dimensity 9500s	Google Tensor G4
RAM	12GB	8GB
Internal storage	256GB, 512GB	256GB
Processor	-	octa-core
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 8-megapixel	48-megapixel (f/1.7) + 13-megapixel (f/2.2)
No. of Rear Cameras	2	2
Front camera	20-megapixel	13-megapixel (f/2.2)
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
Rear autofocus	-	Yes
Rear flash	-	Yes
Lens Type (Second Rear Camera)	-	Ultra Wide-Angle
software
Operating system	Android 16	Android 15
Skin	HyperOS 3	-
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes, v 5.30
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
NFC	-	Yes
Number of SIMs	-	2
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	-	Read Review
Design Rating	-
Display Rating	-
Software Rating	-
Performance Rating	-
Battery Life Rating	-
Camera Rating	-
Value for Money Rating	-
sim 1
SIM Type	-	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	-	GSM
3G	-	Yes
4G/ LTE	-	Yes
5G	-	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	-	eSIM
GSM/CDMA	-	GSM
3G	-	Yes
4G/ LTE	-	Yes
5G	-	Yes
sensors
Face unlock	-	Yes
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	-	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	-	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	Yes
Accelerometer	-	Yes
Ambient light sensor	-	Yes
Gyroscope	-	Yes
Barometer	-	Yes

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