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Google Pixel 9 vs Xiaomi 12

WINNER
Google Pixel 9

Google

Google Pixel 9

$799

56.3Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
47.2Performance43.2
58.1Display47.7
51.8Camera47
53.3Battery62.5
94.7Features65.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 96 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and display (+10). 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

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 43
  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 48
  • Stronger camera score: 52 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 53
  • 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
  • 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
  • 148% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 27 W

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 12
Screen size6.3 ″6.28 ″
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24242400x1080
Pixel density422 ppi+1%419 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+145%1,100 nits
Screen-to-body86.5 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 12
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,100,000Top 42%1,150,000+5%Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,940+13%Top 37%1,720Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,600+7%Top 40%4,300Top 45%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.9
Ultra-wide48 MP+269%13 MP
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera11 MP32 MP+205%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 12
Capacity4,700 mAh+4%4,500 mAh
Wired charging27 W67 W+148%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 12
Weight198 g180 g+9%
Thickness8.5 mm8.2 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

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

Audio

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

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