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

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

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Compare Google Pixel 8 X Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB) 10Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco F5 X
6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

10.5mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)} 10 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB) vs Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)} 16 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
+2.91GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)
+181 grams (6.34 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+6.67"8%
Larger screen
vs6.2"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP20%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP
+(front) 16MP52%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 10.5MP
+5000 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4575 mAh
+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.
vs27W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
8GB LPDDR5vs+8GB LPDDR5XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
395 PPIvs+424 PPI7%
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
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches53%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 13vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 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
Not supportedvs+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/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.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
IP53 certifiedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 Common items in both devices
256GB (218GB available) / 256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
AMOLED / OLED
Dolby Vision/HDR10+ / HDR10+
120Hz
1080x2400 pixels
Only digital zoom
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
ModelPoco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
Other model namesPOCO F5 5G NFC 23049PCD8GGoogle Pixel 8 G9BQD
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandXiaomiGoogle
Release date5/9/2023, Announced: 5/1/202310/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)74.95 x 161.11 millimeters (2.95 x 6.34 in)70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
Display typeAMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.67" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI424 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features500nits[typ], 1000nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
100% DCI P3
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
2000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User InterfaceMIUI 14feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (SM7475-AB) (4nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUOcta-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)
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)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 725ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 949215 (v9)
Geekbench: 3939 (v5.1), 4348 (v6)
GFXBench: 66fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10)
Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
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
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)
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
Primary 5G networkGlobal 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)
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)
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
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)
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
Secondary 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

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical 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 extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered20mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot 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 F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.3 + 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/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4575 mAh
Charger, watts67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
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: Black, White, Blue
• LiquidCool 2.0
• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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