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Google Pixel 9 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

WINNER
Google Pixel 9

Google

Google Pixel 9

$799

56.3Inno Score
VS
X

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
47.2Performance32
58.1Display45.6
51.8Camera39
53.3Battery51.8
94.7Features65.3
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 96 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+15). 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

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 52 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 500% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
  • 148% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 27 W
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 15% lower weight: 168 g vs 198 g
  • 14% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $799

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.3 ″6.55 ″+4%
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24242400x1080
Pixel density422 ppi+5%402 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+184%950 nits
Screen-to-body86.5 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 101,100,000+40%Top 42%784,274Top 64%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,940+90%Top 37%1,020Top 68%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,600+57%Top 40%2,930Top 64%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.9
Ultra-wide48 MP+500%8 MP
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera11 MP32 MP+205%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity4,700 mAh+9%4,300 mAh
Wired charging27 W67 W+148%
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 12 Lite
Weight198 g168 g+15%
Thickness8.5 mm7.3 mm+14%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

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

Audio

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

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