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Google Pixel 9a vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

WINNER
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
X

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
43.9Performance32
55.8Display45.6
42.7Camera39
56.3Battery51.8
94.7Features65.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+12). 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 9a

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 32
  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 39
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 52
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • 191% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 23 W
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 125% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
  • 18% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • 10% lower weight: 168 g vs 186 g
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $499

Display

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

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 101,050,000+34%Top 45%784,274Top 64%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900+86%Top 38%1,020Top 68%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,500+54%Top 42%2,930Top 64%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera48 MP108 MP+125%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Ultra-wide13 MP+63%8 MP
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity5,100 mAh+19%4,300 mAh
Wired charging23 W67 W+191%
Wireless charging8 W—
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 12 Lite
Weight186 g168 g+10%
Thickness8.9 mm7.3 mm+18%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

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

Audio

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

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