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Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) vs Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth vs Google Pixel 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 8 X Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) 04Points
6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
29Points Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth X
6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

10.5mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 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!

Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)} 4 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) vs Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)} 29 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+6.26"1%
Larger screen
vs6.2"
+(front) 24MP126%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 10.5MP
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+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
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
TFT IPS LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2280 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels5%
Higher resolution screen
403 PPIvs+424 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches95%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps16 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3350 mAhvs+4575 mAh37%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+27W170%
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.
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/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Other model names小米8 青春版 M1808D2TT, Xiaomi Mi8, Xiaomi Mi 8X, Xiaomi PlatinaGoogle Pixel 8 GKWS6 (Verizon, AT&T) Ultra Wideband
Country or region availableChina
China
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandXiaomiGoogle
Release date9/1/201810/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDOLED
Screen size6.26" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered2000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10)
Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps5000/1920 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
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 networkNot supportedSA/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 networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 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 networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3350 mAh4575 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray
• MIUI
• 19:9 screen
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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