Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Poco F5
The Verdict
Pixel 8 Pro dominates with flagship performance and an exceptional camera system featuring 5x optical zoom, computational photography, and 4K@60fps video recording. Its 2400-nit LTPO OLED display with 1-120Hz refresh rate, Tensor G3 processor, and 12GB RAM deliver premium multitasking and AI features. Battery life reaches two days with optimized software. Poco F5 delivers remarkable value at $349, offering a 120Hz AMOLED display, 67W fast charging, and solid mid-range performance with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. However, it lacks telephoto capability, supports only 4K@30fps video, has 1000-nit brightness, and runs older Android 13. Build quality leans budget with a plastic back and IP53 rating versus IP68. Choose Pixel 8 Pro for serious photography and longevity, or Poco F5 if budget constraints dominate and basic performance suffices.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 8 Pro if…
- →Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- →Seven years of OS and security updates
- →Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
Buy the Poco F5 if…
- →Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- →Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget price
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Pros
- Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
- Built-in temperature sensor
- On-device AI features
Cons
- Tensor G3 prone to thermal throttling
- Slow 30W wired charging
- Heavy at 213 g
- Expensive at launch
Poco F5
Pros
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- Lightweight and slim design
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- IP53 splash resistance is minimal
- MIUI heavy software experience
- No telephoto lens
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 181 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm | 161.9 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 64 MP, f/1.79, OIS |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 67W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand) | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 725 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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