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Google Pixel 9a vs Xiaomi 12

WINNER
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
43.9Performance43.2
55.8Display47.7
42.7Camera47
56.3Battery62.5
94.7Features65.3
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and display (+8). 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 9a

  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 145% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,100 nits
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 13% higher capacity: 5,100 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $749

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 56
  • 567% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 8 W
  • 191% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 23 W
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 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-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 12
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,050,000Top 45%1,150,000+10%Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900+10%Top 38%1,720Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,500+5%Top 42%4,300Top 45%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 12
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Ultra-wide13 MP13 MP
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 12
Capacity5,100 mAh+13%4,500 mAh
Wired charging23 W67 W+191%
Wireless charging8 W50 W+567%
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 12
Weight186 g180 g+3%
Thickness8.9 mm8.2 mm+8%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 12
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 12
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 12
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

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

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