Google Pixel 9a vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
43.9Performance43.2
55.8Display56.7
42.7Camera63.6
56.3Battery72.1
94.7Features65.3
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a9 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+21) and battery (+16). Google Pixel 9a 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 features score: 95 vs 65
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 80% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,500 nits
- 11% higher capacity: 5,100 mAh vs 4,600 mAh
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,900 vs 1,720
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 56
- 567% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 8 W
- 422% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 23 W
- 285% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.73 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 522 ppi+24% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+80% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000Top 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 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+11% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 120 W+422% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 50 W+567% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+9% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |