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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 12

WINNER
Google Pixel 8 Pro
58.4Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
43.7Performance43.2
60.6Display47.7
64.4Camera47
54.3Battery62.5
94.7Features65.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and camera (+17). 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 8 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 48
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 47
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 54
  • 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
  • 123% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 30 W
  • 117% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 23 W
  • 21% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,150,000 vs 950,000
  • Lower launch price: $749 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProXiaomi 12
Screen size6.7 ″+7%6.28 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDAMOLED
Resolution1344x29922400x1080
Pixel density489 ppi+17%419 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits+118%1,100 nits
Screen-to-body87.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProXiaomi 12
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 10950,000Top 51%1,150,000+21%Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+2%Top 42%1,720Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,400+2%Top 43%4,300Top 45%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProXiaomi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.9
Ultra-wide48 MP+269%13 MP
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera11 MP32 MP+205%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProXiaomi 12
Capacity5,050 mAh+12%4,500 mAh
Wired charging30 W67 W+123%
Wireless charging23 W50 W+117%
Active use endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProXiaomi 12
Weight213 g180 g+15%
Thickness8.8 mm8.2 mm+7%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProXiaomi 12
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProXiaomi 12
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProXiaomi 12
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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