Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Xiaomi Poco M7 5G

Compared 2 smartphones : Google Pixel 4a 5G Manufactured in November, 2020, with display 6.2 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 765G, vs Xiaomi Poco M7 5G, Manufactured in March, 2025 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • Higher pixel density: 413ppi
  • Lighter design: 168g vs 205.4g
  • Supports newer USB: 3.1 vs 2
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Built-in eSIM
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Poco M7 5G
  • Larger display: 6.88in
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 5160mAh vs 3885mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5.1
  • Includes charger

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options 6/128 GB - 6/128 GB
- 8/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Google Pixel 4a 5G and Xiaomi Poco M7 5G
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type OLED IPS LCD
Size 6.2 in 6.88 in
Resolution 1080x2340 pixels 720x1640 pixels
Aspect ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Pixel density 413 ppi 260 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness 700 nits 600 nits
HDR support Yes HDR10 No
Touch Sampling Rate n/a 240 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio 82.9 % 85.5 %
Features Always-On Display n/a
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Google Pixel 4a 5G
688 nits
Xiaomi Poco M7 5G
n/a
sRGB gamut96.9 %n/a
PWM (Flicker)250 Hzn/a
Response time6.4 msn/a
Contrast∞ Infiniten/a

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 153.9 mm (6.06 in) 171.88 mm (6.77 in)
Width 74 mm (2.91 in) 77.8 mm (3.06 in)
Thickness 8.2 mm (0.32 in) 8.22 mm (0.32 in)
Weight 168 g (5.93 oz) 205.4 g (7.25 oz)
Water resistance No IP52
Back panel Plastic Glass
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors Black - Black
- Blue
- Purple
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes, In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Google Pixel 4a 5G
82.9 %
Xiaomi Poco M7 5G
85.5 %

Performance

Testing Google Pixel 4a 5G and Xiaomi Poco M7 5G In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Max Frequency 2400 MHz 2200 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (1 + 1 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 6/1.8 (Kryo 475 Silver (Cortex-A55))
- 1/2.2 (Kryo 475 Gold (Cortex-A76))
- 1/2.4 (Kryo 475 Prime (Cortex-A76))
- 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.2 (Cortex-A78)
Process Samsung Samsung
Transistor Size 7 nm 4 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 696 Yes
Graphics Adreno 620 Adreno 613
GPU Cores 384 128
GPU Frequency 750 MHz 955 MHz
FLOPS 576 GFLOPS 244.5 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Google Pixel 4a 5G
738
Xiaomi Poco M7 5G
915
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Google Pixel 4a 5G
1904
Xiaomi Poco M7 5G
2115
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)738915
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)19042115
Geekbench Compute (GPU)n/a610
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Google Pixel 4a 5G
447182
Xiaomi Poco M7 5G
434078
CPU141348150619
GPU10111449913
Memory89005127137
UX115715106409
NanoReview Score447182434078
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Google Pixel 4a 5G
1104
Xiaomi Poco M7 5G
n/a
Stability89 %n/a
Graphics Test6 fpsn/a
Graphics Score1104n/a

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 6 GB 6 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity128 GB128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2
Memory CardNoMicroSD

Software

OS Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 14) Android 14
OS Size 14.8 GB n/a
UI Skin Stock Android HyperOS 1.0

Battery

Volume 3885 mAh 5160 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 18 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes (45% in 30 min) Yes (25% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 1:40 h 2:18 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Google Pixel 4a 5G
22:18
Xiaomi Poco M7 5G
n/a
Web Browsing08:24 hn/a
Video Playback14:28 hn/a
Games05:20 hn/a
Standby Mode107 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 122 MP 50 MP
Photo resolution 4000x3000 pixels 8160x6144 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual LED LED
Stabilization Optical Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) 120 fps (720p)
Wide-angle lens 107 ° n/a
Lenses count Standard: 12.2 MP
Ultra-wide: 16 MP
Standard: 50 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
- Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix122 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Focal length27 mm27 mm
SensorSony IMX363Sony IMX852
Sensor size1/2.551/2.96
Pixel size1.4 μmn/a
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix16 MPn/a
Aperturef/2.2n/a
Pixel size1 μmn/a
StabilizationDigitaln/a

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 8 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels n/a
Aperture f/2.0 n/a
Focal length 24 mm n/a
Sensor CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/4 n/a
Pixel size 1.12 μm n/a
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital No
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.1 5.3
Bluetooth features LE, A2DP LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.1 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort n/a No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* Yes No
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*12
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *YesNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 3/5/8
3G BandsWCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100WCDMA 1/5/8
LTE Bands*LTE (1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B46/B48/B66/B71)LTE (B1/B3/B5/B8/B41/B2840)
LTE category20n/a
5G SupportYesYes

Sound

Speakers Stereo n/a
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio No Yes
Dolby Atmos Yes No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Google Pixel 4a 5G
90.5 dB
Xiaomi Poco M7 5G
n/a

Other

Class Mid-range Budget
Announced September, 2020 yr March, 2025 yr
Release Date November, 2020 yr March, 2025 yr
Launch Price ($) 460 n/a
MSRP ($) n/a 100
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included n/a Yes, 33 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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