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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Xiaomi 12

WINNER
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
54.3Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

54.2Inno Score
50.5Performance54.1
57.8Display47.7
38.7Camera47
51.7Battery62.5
94.7Features65.3
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 54.3 against 54.2 for Xiaomi 12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold edges ahead in features and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 145% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,100 nits
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 51
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 39
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 52
  • 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
  • 219% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 21 W
  • Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,799

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldXiaomi 12
Screen size8 ″+27%6.28 ″
Panel typeFoldable LTPO OLEDAMOLED
Resolution2076x21522400x1080
Pixel density374 ppi419 ppi+12%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+145%1,100 nits
Screen-to-body89 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldXiaomi 12
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 12—1,361,131Bottom 28%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,982Top 39%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,536Top 46%—
Wild Life Extreme stability77 %Bottom 49%—
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldXiaomi 12
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Ultra-wide10.5 MP13 MP+24%
Telephoto10.8 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldXiaomi 12
Capacity4,650 mAh+3%4,500 mAh
Wired charging21 W67 W+219%
Wireless charging—50 W
Active use endurance11.9 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldXiaomi 12
Weight257 g180 g+30%
Thickness10.5 mm8.2 mm+22%
IP ratingIPX8—
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldXiaomi 12
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldXiaomi 12
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldXiaomi 12
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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