Google Pixel 10a vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
47.9chipPerformancechip41.4
57.8Display56.7
42.7Camera63.6
68Battery72.1
94.7Features65.3
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 10a8 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 10a scores 57.5 against 57.4 for Xiaomi 12 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 10a edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10a
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,500 nits
- 11% higher capacity: 5,100 mAh vs 4,600 mAh
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 68
- 400% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 10 W
- 300% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 30 W
- 285% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.73 ″+7% |
| Panel type | P-OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 522 ppi+24% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+100% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+11% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 120 W+300% |
| Wireless charging | 10 W | 50 W+400% |
| Active use endurance | 15.2 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 183 g+10% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 8.2 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |