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Google Pixel 9 vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

WINNER
Google Pixel 9

Google

Google Pixel 9

$799

56.3Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 13 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Lite

$499

41.3Inno Score
47.2Performance29.5
58.1Display45.9
51.8Camera34.1
53.3Battery53.7
94.7Features57.3
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 95 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 41.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and performance (+18). Xiaomi 13 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 30
  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 52 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 57
  • 500% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Lite

  • 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
  • 148% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 27 W
  • 15% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • 14% lower weight: 171 g vs 198 g
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $799

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 13 Lite
Screen size6.3 ″6.55 ″+4%
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24242400x1080
Pixel density422 ppi+5%402 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+170%1,000 nits
Screen-to-body86.5 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 13 Lite
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,100,000+75%Top 42%630,000Top 70%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,940+100%Top 37%970Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,600+67%Top 40%2,760Top 69%
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 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 13 Lite
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
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 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 13 Lite
Capacity4,700 mAh+4%4,500 mAh
Wired charging27 W67 W+148%
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 13 Lite
Weight198 g171 g+14%
Thickness8.5 mm7.2 mm+15%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 13 Lite
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 13 Lite
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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