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Google Pixel 10 vs Xiaomi 12

WINNER
Google Pixel 10

Google

Google Pixel 10

$799

59.2Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
55Performance43.2
59Display47.7
51.2Camera47
55.9Battery62.5
94.7Features65.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 106 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 10 wins this phone face-off, 59.2 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+12). Xiaomi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10

  • Stronger performance score: 55 vs 43
  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 48
  • Stronger camera score: 51 vs 47
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 173% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,100 nits

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 56
  • 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
  • 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
  • 123% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 30 W
  • 12% lower weight: 180 g vs 204 g

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 10 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 10Xiaomi 12
Screen size6.3 ″6.28 ″
Panel typeOLED (Actua)AMOLED
Resolution1080x24242400x1080
Pixel density422 ppi+1%419 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+173%1,100 nits
Screen-to-body85.6 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 10 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 10Xiaomi 12
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G5Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,350,000+17%Top 29%1,150,000Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,250+31%Top 20%1,720Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,000+40%Top 25%4,300Top 45%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 10 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 10Xiaomi 12
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Ultra-wide13 MP13 MP
Telephoto11 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera11 MP32 MP+205%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 10 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 10Xiaomi 12
Capacity4,970 mAh+10%4,500 mAh
Wired charging30 W67 W+123%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 10 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 10Xiaomi 12
Weight204 g180 g+12%
Thickness8.6 mm8.2 mm+5%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 10 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 10Xiaomi 12
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth6.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 10 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 10Xiaomi 12
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 10 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 10Xiaomi 12
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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