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Poco
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Google Pixel 9a
A controversial redesign ditching the Pixel camera visor for a flat, minimal look with plastic back and IP68 water resistance.
Poco X7 Pro
The first Poco phone with IP68 water resistance, featuring a flat frame design and Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The Yellow Signature Edition with eco-leather back stands out as premium-feeling, though standard models use plain plastic. At 195g and 8.3mm thick, it balances the large battery well.
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Google Pixel 9a
Bright 6.3-inch pOLED panel with 120Hz and 2,700 nits peak brightness, marred by thick bezels.
Poco X7 Pro
The 6.67-inch AMOLED display punches well above its price class with 1220x2712 resolution, 120Hz refresh, 12-bit color depth, and an astounding 3,200 nits peak brightness. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support make it excellent for media consumption.
Google Pixel 9a
The 48MP main camera delivers flagship-adjacent quality with excellent computational photography, though the ultrawide struggles in low light.
Poco X7 Pro
The 50MP main camera with Sony IMX882 delivers good daylight photos with faithful colors and wide dynamic range. The 2x in-sensor zoom works well. However, the 8MP ultrawide is significantly weaker with muddy results, and the 20MP selfie camera is particularly poor — effectively upscaled from 5MP.
Google Pixel 9a
Tensor G4 delivers near-flagship performance with improved thermals, though 8GB RAM limits some AI features.
Poco X7 Pro
The Dimensity 8400-Ultra is the fastest mid-range chipset of 2025, rivaling the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Gaming performance is exceptional — PUBG runs at 118fps with 100% smoothness, and LiquidCool 4.0 vapor chamber cooling helps sustain performance during extended sessions.