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Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB) vs Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco F3 vs Google Pixel 6a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 6a X Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB) 12Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4520
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Google Pixel 6a (GB17L) Compare Xiaomi Poco F3 X
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4410
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)

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!

Poco F3 (128GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB) vs Pixel 6a (GB17L)} 16 Advantages Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+6.67"9%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP152%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 20MP149%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4520 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4410 mAh
+33W83%
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.
vs18W
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
196 grams (6.86 ounces)vs+178 grams (6.23 ounces)10%
Lighter
395 PPIvs+431 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
2K UHD (3840x2130)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)1%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 11vs+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM)vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]vs+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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.1 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR5
128GB (107GB available) / 128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
AMOLED / OLED
16 million
1080x2400 pixels
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)
ModelPoco F3 (128GB)Pixel 6a (GB17L)
Other model namesPOCO F3 5G (128GB + 6GB RAM) M2012K11AGPixel 6a GB17L
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Japan
Japan
BrandXiaomiGoogle
Release date3/27/2021, Announced: 3/22/20217/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.4 x 163.7 millimeters (3.01 x 6.44 in)71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in)
Weight196 grams (6.86 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)
Display typeAMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.67" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI431 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
505nits[typ], 876nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)
System versionAndroid 11Android 12
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 16
User InterfaceMIUI 12feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 631850 (v8), 568380 (v9)AnTuTu: 702380 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (107GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°
5MP macro f/2.450mm1/5.0"1.12µmAF
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)2K UHD (3840x2130) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@960fps
720p@120fps
1080p@240fps
Sony IMX363 sensor

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
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

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4520 mAh4410 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)
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: Night black, Arctic white, Deep ocean blue• Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green
• FeliCa

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Google Pixel 6a (GB17L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
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