Google Pixel 8 vs Xiaomi 14
40.9Performance63.4
54.3Display64.5
44.2Camera65.9
52.9Battery70.9
94.7Features78.7
2 spec wins — Google Pixel 816 spec wins — Xiaomi 14
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 wins this phone face-off, 67.2 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and camera (+22). 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 79
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
- 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.36 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2670 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi | 460 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 89.6 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000 | 1,880,000+102% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720 | 2,250+31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350 | 7,050+62% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3.2 x+60% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP+205% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 4,610 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 90 W+233% |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | 50 W+178% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+3% | 193 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |