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Google Pixel 8 vs Xiaomi 13

Google Pixel 8

Google

Google Pixel 8

$699

52Inno Score
VS
WINNER
X

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13

$899

55.5Inno Score
40.9Performance51.7
54.3Display52.8
44.2Camera52
52.9Battery62.5
94.7Features65.3
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 89 spec wins — Xiaomi 13

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+11) and battery (+10). Google Pixel 8 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 features score: 95 vs 65
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $699 vs $899

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13

  • Stronger performance score: 52 vs 41
  • Stronger camera score: 52 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 53
  • 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
  • 178% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 18 W

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13
Screen size6.2 ″6.36 ″+3%
Panel typeOLED (Actua)OLED
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density428 ppi+3%414 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+5%1,900 nits
Screen-to-body86.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 10930,000Top 54%1,550,000+67%Top 22%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,720Top 43%2,050+19%Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350Top 45%5,500+26%Top 28%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom2 x3.2 x+60%
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera11 MP32 MP+205%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13
Capacity4,575 mAh+2%4,500 mAh
Wired charging27 W67 W+148%
Wireless charging18 W50 W+178%
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13
Weight187 g+1%189 g
Thickness8.9 mm8 mm+10%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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