Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 6a vs Xiaomi 12 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/23/2022 8:02 AM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:23 PM

Compare Xiaomi 12 Pro X Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4410
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB) Compare Google Pixel 6a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.73"
AMOLED

1440x3200

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

10 Advantages Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	vs	19 Advantages Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR5	vs	+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (103GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)112% More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9% Thinner
HDR8	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1440x3200 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
431 PPI	vs	+521 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.1"	vs	+6.73"10% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.28" inches99% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4410 mAh	vs	+4600 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+120W6 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.

25 Common items in both devices

UFS 3.1

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

OLED / AMOLED

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)
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Model	Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Pixel 6a GX7AS (AT&T, T-Mobile)	Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (Snapdragon) 2201122G, 2201122C
Country or region available	Canada, USA, India, Singapore, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Google	Xiaomi
Release date	7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022	12/31/2021, Announced: 12/28/2011
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in)	74.6 x 163.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.44 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Display type	OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.73" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	431 PPI	521 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	505nits[typ], 876nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display	1000nits[typ], 1500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 13
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G78 MP20	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 702380 (v9)	AnTuTu: 985226 (v9) Geekbench: 3682 (v5.1) GFXBench: 46fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/1.950mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.2115°
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.28" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps Sony IMX363 sensor	4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound with 4 speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by Harman Kardon
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4410 mAh	4600 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green	• Colors: Gray, Blue, Purple, Green • LiquidCool
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Xiaomi 12 Pro (256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)	0.6W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)