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Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB) vs Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9a vs Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro X Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB) 25Points
6.3"
POLED

1080x2424

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB) Compare Google Pixel 9a X
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 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!

Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)} 25 Advantages Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB) vs Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR5X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)108%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (106GB available)
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs215 grams (7.53 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2424 pixels1%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+421 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP2%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/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 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 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
vsIP53 certified
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
HDR8vs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
6.3"vs+6.67"6%
Larger screen
(front) 13MPvs+(front) 20MP56%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
5100 mAhvs+5160 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
23Wvs+33W43%
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 connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

27 Common items in both devices
UFS 3.1
120Hz
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
ModelPixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9a GXQ96POCO X3 Pro M2102J20SG NFC (128GB+6GB RAM)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleXiaomi
Release date4/10/2025, Announced: 3/19/20253/24/2021, Announced: 3/22/2021
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 154.7 millimeters (2.89 x 6.09 in)76.8 x 165.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.51 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)215 grams (7.53 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
Display typeP-OLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.3" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2424 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)421 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2700nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display
450nits[typ]
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
System versionAndroid 15Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 16Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 12.5 / 13 / 14

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 Gold (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 Gold (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (250-672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1030262 (v10)AnTuTu: 483527 (v8)
Geekbench: 2574 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (106GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps800/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3.1"1.12µm
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1.0µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3.4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSfeature not registeredA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5100 mAh5160 mAh
Charger, watts23W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging7.5W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
• Google Cast
• Colors: Phantom Black, Frost Blue, Metal Bronze
• Silicone Case included
• Cooling up to 6 °C
• LiquidCool 1.0 Plus

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 0.67W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)0.57W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
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