Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
50.8Performance32
65.3Display45.6
71Camera39
59.3Battery51.8
94.7Features65.3
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL4 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+32) and features (+29). Xiaomi 12 Lite 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 32
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 52
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 81% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 37 W
- 24% lower weight: 168 g vs 221 g
- 14% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+4% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+21% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+216% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000+50%Top 37% | 784,274Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+94%Top 34% | 1,020Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750+62%Top 38% | 2,930Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+31% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+18% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W | 67 W+81% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 168 g+24% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.3 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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