Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition) vs Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 6 vs Google Pixel 9a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/28/2025 4:17 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:26 PM

Compare Google Pixel 9a X Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
POLED

1080x2424

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)

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!

4 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	vs	22 Advantages Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)
+182 grams (6.37 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+428 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	421 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (110GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2424 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
5.15"	vs	+6.3"22% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP152% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2" inches45% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3350 mAh	vs	+5100 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 [wifi5]	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
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	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	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi6 Gold edition 128GB MCE16, Xiaomi Sagit	Google Pixel 9a G3Y12
Country or region available	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	Japan
Brand	Xiaomi	Google
Release date	4/1/2017	4/10/2025, Announced: 3/19/2025
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.5 x 145.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.72 in)	73.3 x 154.7 millimeters (2.89 x 6.09 in)
Weight	182 grams (6.37 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.15" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2424 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	428 PPI	421 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	2700nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 15
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1030262 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available)	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 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	450/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 66, 75) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	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	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	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 66, 75) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP f/2.652mm	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3.1"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	4032x3016 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + 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/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	feature not registered
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3350 mAh	5100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	23W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Ceramic black • 18-karat gold (camera rims) • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • VoLTE	• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony • Google Cast • FeliCa
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)