Google Pixel 9 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
47.2Performance54
58.1Display64.2
51.8Camera69.5
53.3Battery71.6
94.7Features65.3
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 911 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and camera (+18). Google Pixel 9 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 features score: 95 vs 65
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 13% lower weight: 198 g vs 227 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 58
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 53
- 233% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 27 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.73 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 522 ppi+24% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+4% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000Top 42% | 1,550,000+41%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940Top 37% | 2,050+6%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Top 40% | 5,500+20%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP+205% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 90 W+233% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+13% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+7% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |