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Google Pixel 8 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

WINNER
Google Pixel 8

Google

Google Pixel 8

$699

52Inno Score
VS
X

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
40.9Performance32
54.3Display45.6
44.2Camera39
52.9Battery51.8
94.7Features65.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 86 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+9). Xiaomi 12 Lite 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

  • Stronger performance score: 41 vs 32
  • Stronger display score: 54 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 44 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
  • 148% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 27 W
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 18% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • 10% lower weight: 168 g vs 187 g
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.2 ″6.55 ″+6%
Panel typeOLED (Actua)AMOLED
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density428 ppi+6%402 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+111%950 nits
Screen-to-body86.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 10930,000+19%Top 54%784,274Top 64%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,720+69%Top 43%1,020Top 68%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+48%Top 45%2,930Top 64%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera11 MP32 MP+205%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity4,575 mAh+6%4,300 mAh
Wired charging27 W67 W+148%
Wireless charging18 W—
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 12 Lite
Weight187 g168 g+10%
Thickness8.9 mm7.3 mm+18%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

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

Audio

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

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