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Google Pixel 8 vs Xiaomi 13T

Google Pixel 8

Google

Google Pixel 8

$699

52Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13T

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13T

$649

54.4Inno Score
40.9Performance36.3
54.3Display66.8
44.2Camera53
52.9Battery58.4
94.7Features78.7
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 88 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in display (+13) and camera (+9). 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 performance score: 41 vs 36
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
  • 38% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 1,250
  • 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 3,900

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T

  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 54
  • Stronger camera score: 53 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
  • 148% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 27 W
  • 90% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 11 MP

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13T
Screen size6.2 ″6.67 ″+8%
Panel typeOLED (Actua)AMOLED
Resolution1080x24002712x1220
Pixel density428 ppi446 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness2,000 nits2,600 nits+30%
Screen-to-body86.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13T
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
AnTuTu 10930,000+1%Top 54%920,000Top 55%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,720+38%Top 43%1,250Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+12%Top 45%3,900Top 51%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13T
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom2 x2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera11 MP20 MP+90%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13T
Capacity4,575 mAh5,000 mAh+9%
Wired charging27 W67 W+148%
Wireless charging18 W—
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13T
Weight187 g+5%197 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.5 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13T
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13T
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

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

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