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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

WINNER
G
62.3Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12 Pro

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Pro

$999

58Inno Score
50.2Performance43.2
63.9Display56.7
71Camera63.6
54Battery72.1
94.7Features65.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.3 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and camera (+7). Xiaomi 12 Pro 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 9 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 50 vs 43
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 57
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 64
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro

  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 54
  • 344% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 27 W
  • 138% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 21 W

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProXiaomi 12 Pro
Screen size6.3 ″6.73 ″+7%
Panel typeLTPO OLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1280x28563200x1440
Pixel density495 ppi522 ppi+5%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+100%1,500 nits
Screen-to-body86.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProXiaomi 12 Pro
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,150,000Top 37%1,150,000Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+13%Top 35%1,720Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+9%Top 39%4,300Top 45%
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProXiaomi 12 Pro
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.9
Ultra-wide48 MP50 MP+4%
Telephoto48 MP50 MP+4%
Optical zoom5 x+150%2 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera42 MP+31%32 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProXiaomi 12 Pro
Capacity4,700 mAh+2%4,600 mAh
Wired charging27 W120 W+344%
Wireless charging21 W50 W+138%
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProXiaomi 12 Pro
Weight199 g+2%204 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.2 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

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

Audio

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

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