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Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi 12

Google Pixel 8a

Google

Google Pixel 8a

$499

50.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
X

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
40.2Performance43.2
51.5Display47.7
46.5Camera47
47.5Battery62.5
94.7Features65.3
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a9 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8a scores 50.6 against 50.9 for Xiaomi 12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi 12 edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a

  • Stronger display score: 52 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 82% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,100 nits
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $749

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 40
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 48
  • 567% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 8 W
  • 272% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 18 W
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aXiaomi 12
Screen size6.1 ″6.28 ″+3%
Panel typeOLED (Actua)AMOLED
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density430 ppi+3%419 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+82%1,100 nits
Screen-to-body83.1 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aXiaomi 12
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 56%1,150,000+28%Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,690Top 46%1,720+2%Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,300Top 45%4,300Top 45%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aXiaomi 12
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.89f/1.9
Ultra-wide13 MP13 MP
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aXiaomi 12
Capacity4,492 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired charging18 W67 W+272%
Wireless charging8 W50 W+567%
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aXiaomi 12
Weight188 g180 g+4%
Thickness8.9 mm8.2 mm+8%
IP ratingIP67—
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

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

Software

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

Audio

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

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