Between the Pixel 9a and Poco F7 Ultra, the Pixel 9a comes out ahead in weight and promised os updates, while the Poco F7 Ultra wins on wireless charging and wired charging. Overall, the Pixel 9a scores 63.2 and the Poco F7 Ultra scores 70.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Poco F7 Ultra edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.2 vs 70.4), but the 7.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Pixel 9a if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, promised os updates.
Pick the Poco F7 Ultra if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, wired charging, front camera, among others.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, 5g support, water resistance, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Poco F7 Ultra is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Google - Pixel 9a wins
- ▲Weight — 26.00 g less. 186 vs 212.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
Why Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 566.67% more. 50 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲Wired charging — 421.74% more. 120 W vs 23 W.
- ▲Front camera — 146.15% more. 32 MP vs 13 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 112.90% more. 2640000 vs 1240000.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 5.87% more. 6.67 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Pixel density — 5.69% more. 446 ppi vs 422 ppi.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9a | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 glead | 212 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9a | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.3 " | 6.67 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 422 ppi | 446 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2700 nits | 3200 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9a | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9a | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5100 mAh | 5300 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 23 W | 120 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 7.5 W | 50 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9a | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9a | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 9a or Poco F7 Ultra?+
Poco F7 Ultra has 3.9% more battery — 5100 mAh vs 5300 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 9a or Poco F7 Ultra?+
Pixel 9a is 26g lighter — 186g vs 212g.
Is Pixel 9a waterproof?+
Pixel 9a has an IP68 rating.
Does Poco F7 Ultra support 5G?+
Yes, Poco F7 Ultra supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Pixel 9a or Poco F7 Ultra?+
Poco F7 Ultra offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 9a or Poco F7 Ultra?+
Poco F7 Ultra has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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