Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) vs Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8 vs Xiaomi Poco F5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2024 7:21 PM, updated: 5/28/2025 2:23 PM

Compare Xiaomi Poco F5 X Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

10.5mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB) Compare Google Pixel 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

15 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	vs	11 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+424 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/1.31" inches53% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP53 certified
2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)	vs	+2.91GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5X	vs	+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
187 grams (6.55 ounces)	vs	+181 grams (6.34 ounces)3% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
6.2"	vs	+6.67"8% Larger screen
(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP20% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 10.5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP52% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4575 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
27W	vs	+67W148% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

33 Common items in both devices

256GB (220GB available) / 256GB (218GB available)

UFS 3.1

OLED / AMOLED

HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10+

120Hz

1080x2400 pixels

Only digital zoom

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 8 G9BQD	POCO F5 5G NFC 23049PCD8G
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Google	Xiaomi
Release date	10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023	5/9/2023, Announced: 5/1/2023
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)	74.95 x 161.11 millimeters (2.95 x 6.34 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Display type	OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	2000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	500nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 14
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (SM7475-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Single-core) 3x 2.49GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 725
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10) Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 949215 (v9) Geekbench: 3939 (v5.1), 4348 (v6) GFXBench: 66fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) India version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.31" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10.5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4320x2432 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	20mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4575 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	27W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint	• Colors: Black, White, Blue • LiquidCool 2.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	feature not registered