Google Pixel 9 vs Xiaomi 13T
47.2Performance36.3
58.1Display66.8
51.8Camera53
53.3Battery58.4
94.7Features78.7
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 97 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 54.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and performance (+11). Xiaomi 13T 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 36
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 55% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,940 vs 1,250
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 58
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
- 148% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 27 W
- 90% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 11 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $649 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.67 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2712x1220 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 446 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+4% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+20%Top 42% | 920,000Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+55%Top 37% | 1,250Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+18%Top 40% | 3,900Top 51% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 20 MP+90% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 67 W+148% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 197 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |