Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Xiaomi 12
50.8Performance43.2
65.3Display47.7
71Camera47
59.3Battery62.5
94.7Features65.3
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL4 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and camera (+24). Xiaomi 12 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 XL
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 59
- 117% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 23 W
- 81% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 37 W
- 19% lower weight: 180 g vs 221 g
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+8% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+16% | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+173% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000+3%Top 37% | 1,150,000Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+15%Top 34% | 1,720Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750+10%Top 38% | 4,300Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+269% | 13 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+31% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+12% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W | 67 W+81% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 50 W+117% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 180 g+19% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |