Google Pixel XL (128GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel XL vs Xiaomi Mi 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
12.3
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3450
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.21"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2248
12
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
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25 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
60Hz |
16 million |
Dual-LED flash |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) | |
Model | Pixel XL (128GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) |
Other model names | Verizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin | 小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International), China, Hong Kong |
Brand | Xiaomi | |
Release date | 10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016 | 6/1/2018 |
Depth | 8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in) | 74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in) |
Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) | 175 grams (6.13 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.21" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels (16:9) | 1080x2248 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 534 PPI | 402 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 600nits[typ] HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) | |
System version | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.0 | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 650/75 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE 2500 (41) | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12.3 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom |
Main camera resolution | 4048x3036 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.55µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
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.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3450 mAh | 3400 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0 | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 32 hours (1.3 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | 552 hours (23 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) | |
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: Black, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case | • Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • Always-On Display • WiFi display |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body) | feature not registered |