Xiaomi 12 (128GB) vs Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12 vs Google Pixel 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.28"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.2"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
11mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Nona-core
4575
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
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34 Common items in both devices |
8GB LPDDR5 / 8GB LPDDR5X |
UFS 3.1 |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
AMOLED / OLED |
Dolby Vision/HDR10+ / HDR10+ |
120Hz |
1 billion |
+27 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi 12 (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | |
Model | Xiaomi 12 (128GB) | Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) |
Other model names | Xiaomi 12 5G 2201123G (Global), 2201123C (China) | Google Pixel 8 GKWS6 (Verizon, AT&T) Ultra Wideband |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | Canada, USA |
Brand | Xiaomi | |
Release date | 12/31/2021, Announced: 12/28/2011 | 10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023 |
Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in) | 70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in) |
Weight | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) | 187 grams (6.55 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi 12 (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | OLED |
Screen size | 6.28" inches | 6.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 419 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 1 billion |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ | 2000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi 12 (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 14 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 15 |
User Interface | MIUI 13 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi 12 (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm) |
CPU | 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) | Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 985115 (v9) Geekbench: 3652 (v5.1) GFXBench: 75fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10) Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi 12 (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5X |
Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi 12 (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 5000/1920 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | 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) | 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, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | 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, 41, 77, 78, 79) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (258, 260, 261) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
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 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) | 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, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi 12 (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 25mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/1.56" inches | 1/1.31" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.2µm 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 | Only digital 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 | 4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics | 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi 12 (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 11 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 4064x2648 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 20mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi 12 (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by Harman Kardon | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 3 microphones |
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 | ||
Xiaomi 12 (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 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 | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi 12 (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi 12 (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 4575 mAh |
Charger, watts | 67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | 50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging | 18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi 12 (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | |
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: Gray, Blue, Purple, Green • LiquidCool | • Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi 12 (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.09W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body) | 1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.6W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body) | 0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body) |