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Great video, thank you for your time, I have just subscribed to your channel. At 9:20, I don't understand the point between sample rate vs. refresh rate. So, does screen refresh rate affect sample frequency? And if so, how? I have a 120 Hz Samsung device. Will lowering the refresh rate to 60 Hz make the sample frequency higher?
@@marvcar Hello Marvcar! Glad you liked the video! Touch sampling rates don't necessarily correspond to screen refresh rates. Generally 60hz displays have a touch sampling rates of 120hz, but 120hz displays may not reach (or get close to) 240hz. Although many midrange and flagship devices will have touch sampling rates of 360hz and above--but that's sometimes only activated in game modes. Does that make sense? Basically the refresh rate and touch sampling rate aren't tied together.
@@phonecompOk! Thank you for your kind reply. I want to buy the POCO X4 GT because it has an IPS screen. I've been using AMOLED screens since 2019 (400 ppi). Recently, I turned on an old phone I bought in 2017 (Asus Zenfone 3), which has an IPS screen (also 400 ppi). I was amazed at how good it looked. Text is just sharper, images seem to have more definition. Whites and greys look better, just flat, as opposed to AMOLED screens, in which these colors look just grainy to my eyes. Also the reds in AMOLED screens look grainy. Again, thank you so much
Hey Lucas! The 8100 is absolutely the star of the show, I wish they would have gone with a different display like the F3's with better brightness and touch sampling rates. I still really like the phone (it's what I'm using right now to reply), but I'm hoping they will essentially just tweak the X5 next year to be the X4 GT plus.
Absolutely, LCD is not some awful display technology. I prefer OLED's but every phone is a balancing act between price and performance and if using an LCD screen means you can throw in a better processor at a certain price -- that seems like a reasonable option to me.
Hey Mari! I've noticed that it's easier to find Mediatek compatible ports these days (still terrible for Exynos though). I haven't had time to find any ports with config files for the X4 GT yet, but I'm sure they are coming if someone hasn't already created them.
Hmmm, for demanding games or gaming for more than half an hour or so--X4 GT. Multitasking is fine on both. I am preferring the 6A over the X4 GT right now though--just much better software. Sorry, I know thats not very helpful
I’m planning on playing warzone mobile when it comes which is a pretty heavy game will the pixel 6a be able to handle like at least for 40 minutes on medium graphics???
Hello Aleks! I'm honestly not sure, if I had to guess though--i'd say yes. It can certainly handle fortnight and the current COD. So I would expect it to be fine. Just don't forget that it will be running at 60hz at best.
Hello PAPA! 6a for photo/video, tie for social networking and design (I'm not the best judge of those categories though), gaming depends-6a has a great processor but it runs hot, so the X4 GT will game for longer and at a higher refresh rate. Battery life and charging speed are much better on the Poco, but software support and some exclusive features give the Pixel the edge. Also, I love that the Pixel allows more customization with third party launchers. I don't game that much--so my choice is the 6a (it's the phone I'm using at the moment actually). I hope that helps!
@@arl_abiel There's a big Filipino audience for my videos and I've noticed a lot of great Filipino creators, so I figured I use some of their videos when showing off phone displays!
Absolutely Jose! I'm working on another video currently that points that out too. I would suggest the Pixel 6a more so to people looking at the F4 though.
If you dont really mind the cost of each phone, and you aren't using the phone for gaming, which of those you would recommend me to buy? I think i would buy pixel 6a, but his 60 Hz make me angry... so few...
Hello Juan! If you're ok with the price and not a gamer, I think the 6A is a great choice. Even if you are switching from a phone with a 90 or 120hz refresh rate, after a few days most people are used to the 60hz. It's a pretty nice OLED screen too, so that helps.
@@phonecomp OK thanks you very much, but I think I'm going to buy a pixel 6 for 530€ that I thinks it is a great price and also I get this extra hz! Thanks a lot buddy great video!
@@squared_circle Hello Squared_Circle! I don't mind the 60hz, I'm not sure about being faster than 90hz on a OnePlus (I guess it would depend on the OnePlus model though). But the 6a is quite fluid at 60hz, and after updating to Android 13 it feels even snappier. If more users could test a 90 or 120hz device side by side with the 6a, I think they would be pleasantly surprised. I mean, optimizations aren't going to help in games that can run at higher refresh rates, but that's definitely not the 6a's target audience.
Hello Tatar! Stability with 3D Mark Wildlife? I feel like the 6a has improved slightly since then , but not much. First gen Tensor just runs too hot for prolonged or demanding use.
@@phonecomp I don't know exactly, but it's that app which shows a stability graph, if it's green means good, if it's orange or red then it's throttling
@@Tatar_Piano Oh yes, CPU Throttling Test. That's right. It also shows some improvement over that month since I've retested. I'm using the 6a right now and I think it might be my favorite budget phone of the year. Just for the software and camera. Hoping the 7a will improve on battery life though.
@@phonecomp oh really? I'm ordered 6a as well, just had second thoughts about it, i play fortnite sometimes, will be great if it could keep 60 fps on lowest settings, didn't know that it throttles this much, other than that phone is great, in my country it costs 395, the only competitors i can think of is f4 and x4 gt
@@Tatar_Piano Fortnite should be fine especially at lower settings. I think you'll be happy with it, but definitely let me know if you're not. I'm always curious about what other users think.
Hello 3lectronic0! With the 6a’s cameras and third party launcher gesture support-the X4 GT would be unstoppable. I’ve got the link in the video description from the camera review: Poco F4 Camera Test (Poco X4 GT vs Poco F4 GCam Review) ua-cam.com/video/0HkrBBFuHOc/v-deo.html
Hey Aze69! Depending on your region, the F3 is a great all around choice and since it's a year old there are good deals. Besides that, I liked the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G. And the Realme 9 Pro and Pro Plus look good, but I haven't been able to test them.
@@phonecomp Thank you for help! i will check these phones out for sure but the place where im used to buy phones are selling only phones that are less than 10 months old
@@phonecomp rn my plan is getting poco x4, ik its not a phone that u recomend at all but for me it is and looks very awesome, imma only play only like 2-3 games bearly anyways
@@aze6936 The X4 Pro works! I was disappointed since the X3 Pro had better overall performance, but the X4 Pro isn't a bad phone, and the display was pretty nice.
Hello Limo! I don't know if I'll test the Pixel 7 or not, I'd like to, but I would need to trade in the 6a and Google isn't accepting the 6a as a trade in device. I guess it's still too new?
Hey there! First of all, thank you for the great review. One of the most in-depth comparisons I've seen in general and especially when it comes to these two models. I've personally been eyeballing these two phones for some time now since my old phone just broke recently. I'm not a hardcore gamer by any means, but the Poco's chipset makes it attractive nonetheless for the money it costs. Thinks like an included headphone jack or an IR blaster make it an even more attractive offer. Yet, the pixel also seems very exciting with its IP67 certification, its more fleshed-out camera and the Pixel-exclusive features powered by the Tensor processor. I guess what I'm mostly after is a recently released mid-range phone (thus, the most amount of software updates) with decent performance and longevity (in the form of physical protection and security updates). One of the things there seems to be no consensus on when stumbling through different reviews is the battery life, especially concerning the Pixel 6a. You hear everything from 1.5 days of usage (which backs up the time stated in your video) down to only 4h of screen time per day. There is also debate concerning the updates of the Pixel and if they have made the phone better or worse. On the flipside, I've seen someone commenting on your video where they talk about Poco intentionally throttling the performance of the camera or the phone in general through software updates as we're approaching newer releases. In another forum, I've also read that the Poco is essentially a version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, which, according to the author of the forum post, received mixed reviews in China. If you still own any of these two phones by any chance, could you please tell me how they've done over these few weeks and if any weak points have become apparent? In any case, thank you again for the review and have a great day!
Thank you Valentin! I still have both devices at the moment and I'm currently replying on the Pixel 6A. Battery life fluctuates more than other recent devices I've used, but I still haven't been able to drain it in a full day. Xiaomi labels it's Redmi line as Poco devices globally, from what I can tell. So yes, the X4 GT is basically a Redmi K50i, but as far as I know it was well reviewed too. I can't speak authoritatively about Poco weakening older phones before launching new phones, but I can't say I noticed that on the F3. The Pixel will definitely be supported longer with updated, but it does run pretty warm. And I did finally get a warning about reducing performance while shooting 4K footage outside after about 15 minutes of continuous recording. It's a hard choice! I really like both, but I'll probably end up selling the Pixel or trading it in when the 7 series launch. But that's really just to help produce more content, not anything against the 6A.
@@phonecomp First and foremost, thank you very much for the detailed and incredibly quick answer! I think I'm going to opt for the Poco X4 GT, based on all things considered. The Pixel 6A is a truly great phone with a strong processor and which is capable to shoot some of the best looking photos I've seen coming from a mid-range phone in a long time. However, I realized that I most likely won't be able to use most of the cool software features it comes with, since I don't live in one of the areas mentioned by Google. And given that this restriction is most likely based on some sort of data privacy law, this is sadly unlikely to change in the near future. Your video helped me a lot to alleviate some of the doubts I initially had when looking at the Poco. Thanks again! You definitely earned a sub and I can't wait for your future work, including the reviews of the 7 series Pixel devices!
In my opinion the pixel 6A wins hands down why would I want to have the trouble of exporting a foreign phone that's not really going to get update security passes or anything shaking my head
Hello Stevie! I suspect there are potential customers in the states that are attracted to the high refresh rate and more reliable gaming performance from the X4 GT. Plus, if you buy from Wireless Place or any number of US based eBay sellers you can avoid the headache of importing all together. Plus you get a budget friendly device that is unlocked for any carrier that will provision it for their network (basically T-Mobile and some of their MVNO's). Security and software updates in general are slow from Xiaomi brands like Poco, but they do receive them. I feel like I'm selling the Poco really hard, but I've been using the Pixel nearly as much and I really am thrilled with both devices. If I could only use one, it would be the Pixel since I'm not a huge gamer and I 100% prefer stock android over MIUI on the Poco. But, the importing of a lot of phones just isn't a big deal anymore, as long as you verify that they will work with your wireless carrier.
In my opinion the pixel looks nice and the camera is definitely quite better but I think that the Poco is still better in many other necessary things. Great comparison video 🔥
I agree Retalym! I'm honestly just happy that most users are covered by one of these phones for 90% of their needs. And you don't have to spend over $450 USD.
@@phonecomp I'm not kidding I'm texting you from a Poco x4 GT rn 😂😂 honestly I think android is more fun than iOS and my previous phone was apple so I'm enjoying it (one downside are the emojis though🥲)
@@Maximoulhs I agree! Android is definitely more fun. I didn't even know iphones had better emojis. Glad you're liking the X4 GT! I am very impressed with it. Can't wait to make more content on it too
Benchmarking apps are useless nowadays. Throw in a video rendering test and Pixel 6a will smoke the Poco. All that 144Hz stuff but the experience is going to be extremely buggy especially after a few months down the line on Poco. Cheers.
Hello Sumedh! As far as general everyday use, I agree. Benchmark scores over a certain threshold aren't particularly meaningful, but I think they are handy for comparisons, especially the CPU throttling test. By video rendering do you mean exporting a video from Premiere Rush? Based on my experience with the Poco F3, the bugginess actually improved after a few months of updates, so I'm still optimistic about Xiaomi's ability to deliver meaningful updates.
@@phonecomp Don't be that optimistic pal. As a senior XDA dev, I've tested like 40+ Xiaomi devices here in India and the update situation on Xiaomi/Poco is a huge mess. In-fact, a lot of developers have shown that Xiaomi deliberately reduces the performance and cameras on their devices as the next version's launch comes closer. I've experienced it myself. And you definitely know the dicey stuff like GetApps, Security apps and unnecessary permissions on the Miui. At least techies can de-bloat the UI and fix the 3rd party launcher gesture issue on the Miui. Some devices launched last year are yet to receive an Android 12 update, forget those that launched in 2020. Cheers.
@@ÆßV Ah, good to know. You definitely have more experience than I do on this topic! MIUI is by far my least favorite Android flavor, for many of the reasons you mentioned. Let me ask you, based on your testing, is Realme doing a better job? I think Color OS is pretty solid and at least they are another generally high spec budget brand.
@@phonecomp Sadly Color-OS and Fun-touch OS are in the same boat with the MiUi. The budget devices from these brands are in a dire state when it comes to update situation. Vivo at least with their flagships now have introduced 3 years of updates...their previous flagships like Vivo X60 pro+ had only one Android update policy. Realme has also now moved to 3 years of updates policy with their current flagships since March 2022...all other realme devices have 1 year of updates mostly. *But the updates are still pretty slow on both of them...be it Android updates or Security updates.* After OnePlus moved to Color OS base, they too have stumbled on updates and are way behind now...they used to be first in the line years ago but I digress. I'll be honest with you, be it their budget devices or flagships, Samsung is the only one that manages to give speedy and mostly bug-free updates given their 'n' number of launches every year. They even surprised me by providing a more stable and bug-free experience on S22 ultra compared to Pixel 6 pro on Android 12 initially for 5-6 months. *Google's Pixel devices are obviously right up there.* Some Indian reviewers have complained about their Pixel 6a getting unlocked even with random unregistered fingerprints and Google is yet to provide a fix it seems. My Indian Pixel 6a has no such issues but that's still is a concern which Google hasn't fixed yet. Devices from Asus and Moto also have stable updates although kinda slow and less. I had high hopes from Nothing but they severely messed up the Nothing phone 1 with their 3rd update. Hope that clears a lot of air. Cheers.
@@ÆßV Yes, great summary of the current state of update policies! As Android has matured and platform updates don't offer a large amount of game changing features, does it matter as much about the years of guaranteed updates? With Google play services updates for major security vulnerabilities, how much should users really care? Of course, I would prefer phones be supported longer, with consistent, bug free updates, but I'm on the fence about how critical platform updates are nowadays.
They are now at the same price in my country. If the X4 GT had an AMOLED and didn't have MIU I would totally choose it. But right now I'm undecided about which one to buy.
I'm working on a video about this right now! I would go with the Pixel if you value camera and software the most. If sustained performance for gaming or better battery life is what you're looking for then the X4 GT is still the best bet.
Hello Only1Anime! The X4 GT is great, but I do prefer the Pixel's stockish version of Android better than MIUI, and if you care about updates, the Pixel definitely wins in that category.
@@phonecomp Well for me I prefer miui. It has game turbo which I absolutely love. Ive been a poco fan since pooc f1 and I still have it. I also have x4gt and x3 nfc
@@only1anime89 Totally understand. I used the F3 for a year and the X4 GT has been in my pocket more than any other phone in the last two months--so I like Xiaomi devices and can get along with MIUI, but if they shipped with more of a stock feel and less restrictions--i'd be even happier. Game turbo is a great implementation of a gaming mode-totally agree.
Thank you so much for watching this Poco X4 GT vs Google Pixel 6A review ! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. If you found this video useful, please give it a like!
Can you please provide link for x4 gt gcam app also the comparison is much better than many other people out there 😎
@@anshkapoor2725 Thank you ANSH! www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-bsg/f/dl88/
Great video, thank you for your time, I have just subscribed to your channel.
At 9:20, I don't understand the point between sample rate vs. refresh rate. So, does screen refresh rate affect sample frequency? And if so, how? I have a 120 Hz Samsung device. Will lowering the refresh rate to 60 Hz make the sample frequency higher?
@@marvcar Hello Marvcar! Glad you liked the video! Touch sampling rates don't necessarily correspond to screen refresh rates. Generally 60hz displays have a touch sampling rates of 120hz, but 120hz displays may not reach (or get close to) 240hz. Although many midrange and flagship devices will have touch sampling rates of 360hz and above--but that's sometimes only activated in game modes. Does that make sense? Basically the refresh rate and touch sampling rate aren't tied together.
@@phonecompOk! Thank you for your kind reply.
I want to buy the POCO X4 GT because it has an IPS screen.
I've been using AMOLED screens since 2019 (400 ppi).
Recently, I turned on an old phone I bought in 2017 (Asus Zenfone 3), which has an IPS screen (also 400 ppi).
I was amazed at how good it looked. Text is just sharper, images seem to have more definition. Whites and greys look better, just flat, as opposed to AMOLED screens, in which these colors look just grainy to my eyes. Also the reds in AMOLED screens look grainy.
Again, thank you so much
All the features of the Poco X4 gt are stunning and the most important thing is that this comes with a stable Mediatek dimensity 8100 chipset.
Hey Lucas! The 8100 is absolutely the star of the show, I wish they would have gone with a different display like the F3's with better brightness and touch sampling rates. I still really like the phone (it's what I'm using right now to reply), but I'm hoping they will essentially just tweak the X5 next year to be the X4 GT plus.
Waiting for my poco to be delivered. Had the first poco and the poco f3. Brilliant phones.
Hello Jason! I hope the X4 GT serves you just as well! It's been a great device for me.
Very comprehensive comparison.
And its refreshing to see a tech youtuber not completely shitting on a LCD screen.
Definitely gained a subscriber.
Absolutely, LCD is not some awful display technology. I prefer OLED's but every phone is a balancing act between price and performance and if using an LCD screen means you can throw in a better processor at a certain price -- that seems like a reasonable option to me.
GCam port for a Mediatek phone? That's unexpected. Does the X4 GT have a tuned .xml config for the GCam port?
Hey Mari! I've noticed that it's easier to find Mediatek compatible ports these days (still terrible for Exynos though). I haven't had time to find any ports with config files for the X4 GT yet, but I'm sure they are coming if someone hasn't already created them.
Can you give me the link of your G Cam Poco F4 GT?
Hello Mazin! Here is the port I used for the X4 GT: www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-bsg/f/dl88/
Im between the two since they are the same price in my country i focus on multitasking and a but gaming what do you reccomend
Hmmm, for demanding games or gaming for more than half an hour or so--X4 GT. Multitasking is fine on both. I am preferring the 6A over the X4 GT right now though--just much better software. Sorry, I know thats not very helpful
hey bro, please tell me how to get the Gcam for the x4 gt. Thanks
Hello James! Here's my GCam video for the X4 GT, links are in the video description! ua-cam.com/video/gifkC78bGY8/v-deo.html
I’m planning on playing warzone mobile when it comes which is a pretty heavy game will the pixel 6a be able to handle like at least for 40 minutes on medium graphics???
Hello Aleks! I'm honestly not sure, if I had to guess though--i'd say yes. It can certainly handle fortnight and the current COD. So I would expect it to be fine. Just don't forget that it will be running at 60hz at best.
@@phonecomp Yeah I’m currently using an iPhone 7 so I don’t think the 60hz is gonna be a problem for me.Thanks for replying!
Who is better between poco x4 gt and pixel 6a ? For gaming performances, social network fluidity, design , photo and video ?
What's your choice ?
Hello PAPA! 6a for photo/video, tie for social networking and design (I'm not the best judge of those categories though), gaming depends-6a has a great processor but it runs hot, so the X4 GT will game for longer and at a higher refresh rate. Battery life and charging speed are much better on the Poco, but software support and some exclusive features give the Pixel the edge. Also, I love that the Pixel allows more customization with third party launchers. I don't game that much--so my choice is the 6a (it's the phone I'm using at the moment actually). I hope that helps!
Very good job man!
Thank you so much, AjurLife!
Very good review. Support you 'till the end
I appreciate that Ari! Thank you!
I just noticed, you feature many filipino youtubers in this video. As a Filipino, im shocked
@@arl_abiel There's a big Filipino audience for my videos and I've noticed a lot of great Filipino creators, so I figured I use some of their videos when showing off phone displays!
best part of the video : 6:31
rarely you'll see youtubers review this aspect.
Glad you liked it Ririririri!
Hey the phones now have the same price is this another argument for the Pixel as an average user ?
Absolutely Jose! I'm working on another video currently that points that out too. I would suggest the Pixel 6a more so to people looking at the F4 though.
@@phonecomp thanks
what is gcam? is that the google camera?
Hello Ohlyyess! That's correct. Lots of different developers mod the original code and adapt it for non-pixel phones.
If you dont really mind the cost of each phone, and you aren't using the phone for gaming, which of those you would recommend me to buy? I think i would buy pixel 6a, but his 60 Hz make me angry... so few...
Hello Juan! If you're ok with the price and not a gamer, I think the 6A is a great choice. Even if you are switching from a phone with a 90 or 120hz refresh rate, after a few days most people are used to the 60hz. It's a pretty nice OLED screen too, so that helps.
@@phonecomp OK thanks you very much, but I think I'm going to buy a pixel 6 for 530€ that I thinks it is a great price and also I get this extra hz! Thanks a lot buddy great video!
That makes sense! I really liked the 6 as well, and thank you Juan!
The 60hz is fast enough, actually faster than 90hz I had on my OnePlus believe it or not.
@@squared_circle Hello Squared_Circle! I don't mind the 60hz, I'm not sure about being faster than 90hz on a OnePlus (I guess it would depend on the OnePlus model though). But the 6a is quite fluid at 60hz, and after updating to Android 13 it feels even snappier. If more users could test a 90 or 120hz device side by side with the 6a, I think they would be pleasantly surprised. I mean, optimizations aren't going to help in games that can run at higher refresh rates, but that's definitely not the 6a's target audience.
Interesting, on GSMArena it says that stability stays at 80 percent, but your results are much worse
Hello Tatar! Stability with 3D Mark Wildlife? I feel like the 6a has improved slightly since then , but not much. First gen Tensor just runs too hot for prolonged or demanding use.
@@phonecomp I don't know exactly, but it's that app which shows a stability graph, if it's green means good, if it's orange or red then it's throttling
@@Tatar_Piano Oh yes, CPU Throttling Test. That's right. It also shows some improvement over that month since I've retested. I'm using the 6a right now and I think it might be my favorite budget phone of the year. Just for the software and camera. Hoping the 7a will improve on battery life though.
@@phonecomp oh really? I'm ordered 6a as well, just had second thoughts about it, i play fortnite sometimes, will be great if it could keep 60 fps on lowest settings, didn't know that it throttles this much, other than that phone is great, in my country it costs 395, the only competitors i can think of is f4 and x4 gt
@@Tatar_Piano Fortnite should be fine especially at lower settings. I think you'll be happy with it, but definitely let me know if you're not. I'm always curious about what other users think.
Poco X4 GT + 6a cameras = Perfection 👌 GCam link?
Hello 3lectronic0! With the 6a’s cameras and third party launcher gesture support-the X4 GT would be unstoppable. I’ve got the link in the video description from the camera review: Poco F4 Camera Test (Poco X4 GT vs Poco F4 GCam Review)
ua-cam.com/video/0HkrBBFuHOc/v-deo.html
@@phonecomp Agree, maybe the X5 GT improve its cameras.
Can you suggest actually good phone that isnt meant for gaming? something between 200$-350$?
Hey Aze69! Depending on your region, the F3 is a great all around choice and since it's a year old there are good deals. Besides that, I liked the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G. And the Realme 9 Pro and Pro Plus look good, but I haven't been able to test them.
@@phonecomp Thank you for help! i will check these phones out for sure but the place where im used to buy phones are selling only phones that are less than 10 months old
@@aze6936 Happy to try to help! Maybe Poco X3 Pro then? It was a great phone.
@@phonecomp rn my plan is getting poco x4, ik its not a phone that u recomend at all but for me it is and looks very awesome, imma only play only like 2-3 games bearly anyways
@@aze6936 The X4 Pro works! I was disappointed since the X3 Pro had better overall performance, but the X4 Pro isn't a bad phone, and the display was pretty nice.
Can you test CPU x4gt vs pixel 7？？
Hello Limo! I don't know if I'll test the Pixel 7 or not, I'd like to, but I would need to trade in the 6a and Google isn't accepting the 6a as a trade in device. I guess it's still too new?
GCAM settings and gcam apk pls?
Hello Kenneth! I put out an X4 GT camera review with GCam settings right here: ua-cam.com/video/gifkC78bGY8/v-deo.html
Hey there! First of all, thank you for the great review. One of the most in-depth comparisons I've seen in general and especially when it comes to these two models.
I've personally been eyeballing these two phones for some time now since my old phone just broke recently. I'm not a hardcore gamer by any means, but the Poco's chipset makes it attractive nonetheless for the money it costs. Thinks like an included headphone jack or an IR blaster make it an even more attractive offer. Yet, the pixel also seems very exciting with its IP67 certification, its more fleshed-out camera and the Pixel-exclusive features powered by the Tensor processor. I guess what I'm mostly after is a recently released mid-range phone (thus, the most amount of software updates) with decent performance and longevity (in the form of physical protection and security updates).
One of the things there seems to be no consensus on when stumbling through different reviews is the battery life, especially concerning the Pixel 6a. You hear everything from 1.5 days of usage (which backs up the time stated in your video) down to only 4h of screen time per day. There is also debate concerning the updates of the Pixel and if they have made the phone better or worse.
On the flipside, I've seen someone commenting on your video where they talk about Poco intentionally throttling the performance of the camera or the phone in general through software updates as we're approaching newer releases. In another forum, I've also read that the Poco is essentially a version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, which, according to the author of the forum post, received mixed reviews in China.
If you still own any of these two phones by any chance, could you please tell me how they've done over these few weeks and if any weak points have become apparent?
In any case, thank you again for the review and have a great day!
Thank you Valentin! I still have both devices at the moment and I'm currently replying on the Pixel 6A. Battery life fluctuates more than other recent devices I've used, but I still haven't been able to drain it in a full day. Xiaomi labels it's Redmi line as Poco devices globally, from what I can tell. So yes, the X4 GT is basically a Redmi K50i, but as far as I know it was well reviewed too. I can't speak authoritatively about Poco weakening older phones before launching new phones, but I can't say I noticed that on the F3. The Pixel will definitely be supported longer with updated, but it does run pretty warm. And I did finally get a warning about reducing performance while shooting 4K footage outside after about 15 minutes of continuous recording. It's a hard choice! I really like both, but I'll probably end up selling the Pixel or trading it in when the 7 series launch. But that's really just to help produce more content, not anything against the 6A.
@@phonecomp First and foremost, thank you very much for the detailed and incredibly quick answer!
I think I'm going to opt for the Poco X4 GT, based on all things considered. The Pixel 6A is a truly great phone with a strong processor and which is capable to shoot some of the best looking photos I've seen coming from a mid-range phone in a long time. However, I realized that I most likely won't be able to use most of the cool software features it comes with, since I don't live in one of the areas mentioned by Google. And given that this restriction is most likely based on some sort of data privacy law, this is sadly unlikely to change in the near future.
Your video helped me a lot to alleviate some of the doubts I initially had when looking at the Poco. Thanks again! You definitely earned a sub and I can't wait for your future work, including the reviews of the 7 series Pixel devices!
@@valentinbaal4802 Happy I could help, Valentin! I hope you enjoy the X4 GT for a long time!
Bro can u give me a link
In gcam for x4gt
Hello Palma! Here is a link to my X4 GT Camera review, GCam link in the video description: ua-cam.com/video/gifkC78bGY8/v-deo.html
@@phonecomp thanks bro i love a night mode shot this gcam for my x4 gt
pixel 6a or pixel 6?
Hello Sean! Unless you need the bigger/brighter/faster screen--i'd say save the money and go with the 6a. Or wait for the 7a.
In my opinion the pixel 6A wins hands down why would I want to have the trouble of exporting a foreign phone that's not really going to get update security passes or anything shaking my head
Hello Stevie! I suspect there are potential customers in the states that are attracted to the high refresh rate and more reliable gaming performance from the X4 GT. Plus, if you buy from Wireless Place or any number of US based eBay sellers you can avoid the headache of importing all together. Plus you get a budget friendly device that is unlocked for any carrier that will provision it for their network (basically T-Mobile and some of their MVNO's). Security and software updates in general are slow from Xiaomi brands like Poco, but they do receive them. I feel like I'm selling the Poco really hard, but I've been using the Pixel nearly as much and I really am thrilled with both devices. If I could only use one, it would be the Pixel since I'm not a huge gamer and I 100% prefer stock android over MIUI on the Poco. But, the importing of a lot of phones just isn't a big deal anymore, as long as you verify that they will work with your wireless carrier.
In my opinion the pixel looks nice and the camera is definitely quite better but I think that the Poco is still better in many other necessary things. Great comparison video 🔥
I agree Retalym! I'm honestly just happy that most users are covered by one of these phones for 90% of their needs. And you don't have to spend over $450 USD.
@@phonecomp I'm not kidding I'm texting you from a Poco x4 GT rn 😂😂 honestly I think android is more fun than iOS and my previous phone was apple so I'm enjoying it (one downside are the emojis though🥲)
@@Maximoulhs I agree! Android is definitely more fun. I didn't even know iphones had better emojis. Glad you're liking the X4 GT! I am very impressed with it. Can't wait to make more content on it too
@@phonecomp I'm pretty sure we would all love to see some gaming tests from your end, I'm sure you will have fun too :)
Benchmarking apps are useless nowadays. Throw in a video rendering test and Pixel 6a will smoke the Poco.
All that 144Hz stuff but the experience is going to be extremely buggy especially after a few months down the line on Poco.
Cheers.
Hello Sumedh! As far as general everyday use, I agree. Benchmark scores over a certain threshold aren't particularly meaningful, but I think they are handy for comparisons, especially the CPU throttling test. By video rendering do you mean exporting a video from Premiere Rush? Based on my experience with the Poco F3, the bugginess actually improved after a few months of updates, so I'm still optimistic about Xiaomi's ability to deliver meaningful updates.
@@phonecomp Don't be that optimistic pal. As a senior XDA dev, I've tested like 40+ Xiaomi devices here in India and the update situation on Xiaomi/Poco is a huge mess.
In-fact, a lot of developers have shown that Xiaomi deliberately reduces the performance and cameras on their devices as the next version's launch comes closer. I've experienced it myself.
And you definitely know the dicey stuff like GetApps, Security apps and unnecessary permissions on the Miui. At least techies can de-bloat the UI and fix the 3rd party launcher gesture issue on the Miui.
Some devices launched last year are yet to receive an Android 12 update, forget those that launched in 2020.
Cheers.
@@ÆßV Ah, good to know. You definitely have more experience than I do on this topic! MIUI is by far my least favorite Android flavor, for many of the reasons you mentioned. Let me ask you, based on your testing, is Realme doing a better job? I think Color OS is pretty solid and at least they are another generally high spec budget brand.
@@phonecomp Sadly Color-OS and Fun-touch OS are in the same boat with the MiUi. The budget devices from these brands are in a dire state when it comes to update situation.
Vivo at least with their flagships now have introduced 3 years of updates...their previous flagships like Vivo X60 pro+ had only one Android update policy.
Realme has also now moved to 3 years of updates policy with their current flagships since March 2022...all other realme devices have 1 year of updates mostly. *But the updates are still pretty slow on both of them...be it Android updates or Security updates.* After OnePlus moved to Color OS base, they too have stumbled on updates and are way behind now...they used to be first in the line years ago but I digress.
I'll be honest with you, be it their budget devices or flagships, Samsung is the only one that manages to give speedy and mostly bug-free updates given their 'n' number of launches every year. They even surprised me by providing a more stable and bug-free experience on S22 ultra compared to Pixel 6 pro on Android 12 initially for 5-6 months.
*Google's Pixel devices are obviously right up there.* Some Indian reviewers have complained about their Pixel 6a getting unlocked even with random unregistered fingerprints and Google is yet to provide a fix it seems. My Indian Pixel 6a has no such issues but that's still is a concern which Google hasn't fixed yet.
Devices from Asus and Moto also have stable updates although kinda slow and less.
I had high hopes from Nothing but they severely messed up the Nothing phone 1 with their 3rd update.
Hope that clears a lot of air.
Cheers.
@@ÆßV Yes, great summary of the current state of update policies! As Android has matured and platform updates don't offer a large amount of game changing features, does it matter as much about the years of guaranteed updates? With Google play services updates for major security vulnerabilities, how much should users really care? Of course, I would prefer phones be supported longer, with consistent, bug free updates, but I'm on the fence about how critical platform updates are nowadays.
They are now at the same price in my country. If the X4 GT had an AMOLED and didn't have MIU I would totally choose it. But right now I'm undecided about which one to buy.
I'm working on a video about this right now! I would go with the Pixel if you value camera and software the most. If sustained performance for gaming or better battery life is what you're looking for then the X4 GT is still the best bet.
@@phonecomp Thank you for the video and your opinion! I may wait for the new video to make a decision
poco x4 gt much much better. Almost in everything the x4 gt wins except camera.
Hello Only1Anime! The X4 GT is great, but I do prefer the Pixel's stockish version of Android better than MIUI, and if you care about updates, the Pixel definitely wins in that category.
@@phonecomp Well for me I prefer miui. It has game turbo which I absolutely love. Ive been a poco fan since pooc f1 and I still have it. I also have x4gt and x3 nfc
@@only1anime89 Totally understand. I used the F3 for a year and the X4 GT has been in my pocket more than any other phone in the last two months--so I like Xiaomi devices and can get along with MIUI, but if they shipped with more of a stock feel and less restrictions--i'd be even happier. Game turbo is a great implementation of a gaming mode-totally agree.
@@phonecomp Then again everyone has their own prefrences for me its hard core gaming. Thanks bro for the video good luck ❤️🔥🥺
poco X4 GT smokes Pixel 6A
Hey Nick! Depending on what you want to do with your device--yes, it definitely can!
Cute dog :)
Thanks Mcc, he's a good one for sure.