Google Pixel 6a vs Poco X5 Pro 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 6a vs Poco X5 Pro 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 6aGoogle Pixel 6aGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
Poco X5 Pro 5GPoco X5 Pro 5GGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
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Basics
Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 6a
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Poco X5 Pro 5G
Poco X5 Pro 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.6Design & Materials 8.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.5Performance & Hardware 7.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.6Camera 7.2Camera
Connectivity score 8.6 Connectivity 8.1 Connectivity
Battery score 5.8 Battery 7.3 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
51 reviews
8.9
71 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 6a vs Poco X5 Pro 5G

Specs Google Pixel 6a prices Google Pixel 6a
Global · 6GB · 128GB 		Poco X5 Pro 5G prices Poco X5 Pro 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 6.1" 6.67"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 86% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 71.8 mm
152.2 mm
8.7 mm 		76.0 mm
162.9 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 178 g 181 g
Micro Tensor
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 778
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 827.053
v10 		609.106
v10
Battery 4410 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX363 Exmor RS
2 		1
108 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5KHM2
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 12 Snow Cone

Brand
Brand Google POCO
Aliases G1AZG 22101320G, Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition

Release Date
Release date May 2022,
1 year ago 		February 2023,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 6a
Poco X5 Pro 5G
Google Pixel 6a
Poco X5 Pro 5G
Size
71.8 mm • 152.2 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 162.9 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 178 g 181 g
Usable surface 84 % 86 %
Materials Plastic, Aluminium alloy Plastic
Resistance IP67 IP53
Colors
Black

White

Green
Black

Blue

Yellow

Screen
Diagonal 6.1" 6.67"
Type Oled AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 1920 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Max brightness HBM - 900 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
8.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.0
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.9
8.9
Number of reviews
51 reviews
71 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Google Tensor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325)
CPU 2x2.8GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex-A55 1×Cortex-A78 2.4GHz + 3×Cortex-A78 2.2GHz+ 4xCortex-A55 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 5 nm 6 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G78 Adreno 642L

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
827.053
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 87% of devices
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609.106
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 81% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 2.2
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.9
9.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.1
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.2
8.8
Number of reviews
51 reviews
71 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 108 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Samsung S5KHM2
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-9 (3x3)
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/1.52"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Samsung S5K4H7
Type
CMOS BSI
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.25 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.9"
1/4"
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Omnivision OV02B10
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX355 Omnivision OV16A1Q
Type CMOS BSI PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/3.06"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
122
Mobile
133
Photo
126
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
8.2
7.5
Quality of selfies
8.1
7.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
8.2
Number of reviews
51 reviews
71 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
9.2
Quality of the GPS
8.9
9.2
And the WiFi?
8.9
9.4
Number of reviews
51 reviews
71 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4410 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
67.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 37%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 54%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
51 reviews
71 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 7 months ago
  • MIUI 14 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 57%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 35%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 86%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 83%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 70%
    Every six months
  • 30%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
51 reviews
71 reviews
Prices
From $ 240 --
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