Xiaomi 12T (128GB) vs Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12T vs Google Pixel 8a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/21/2025 8:24 AM, updated: 5/24/2025 9:35 AM

Compare Google Pixel 8a X Xiaomi 12T (128GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1220x2712

108
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) Compare Xiaomi 12T X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4492
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)

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!

12 Advantages Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	vs	14 Advantages Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR8
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1220x2712 pixels28% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+446 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	431 PPI
+6.67"9% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP53% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP
+1/1.67" inches4% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.73" inches
+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)
+(front) 20MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4492 mAh
+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.	vs	18W
2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)	vs	+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5	vs	+8GB LPDDR5XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
202 grams (7.07 ounces)	vs	+189 grams (6.62 ounces)7% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 13	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]	vs	+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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 Common items in both devices

128GB (101GB available)

UFS 3.1

AMOLED / OLED

120Hz

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	12T (128GB)	Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi 12T 22071212AG (Global)	Google Pixel 8a GKV4X
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Google
Release date	10/6/2022, Announced: 10/4/2022	5/14/2024, Announced: 5/7/2024
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 163.1 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in)	72.7 x 152.1 millimeters (2.86 x 5.99 in)
Weight	202 grams (7.07 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1220x2712 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	446 PPI	431 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	500nits[typ], 900nits[peak] HDR10+ DCI-P3 Touch sampling rate: 480Hz	2000nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 15
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 (5nm)	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (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	ARM Mali-G610 MC6	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 791008 (v9) Geekbench: 3756 (v5.1)	AnTuTu: 1193525 (v10) Geekbench: 4384 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
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	3000/1024 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
Primary 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
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 Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 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
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.67" inches	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: 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	1080p@30/60/120/240fps	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.47" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 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 12T (128GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
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	5.3 + 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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4492 mAh
Charger, watts	120W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
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	• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe • Google Cast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)	1.11W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)