Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) vs Google Pixel 3a (G020F)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9T vs Google Pixel 3a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/29/2019 10:05 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:31 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a X Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Google Pixel 3a (G020F) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9T X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
OLED

1080x2220

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)

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17 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (109GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2340 pixels5% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+6.39"14% Larger screen	vs	5.6"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 13MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/2" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
191 grams (6.69 ounces)	vs	+147 grams (5.15 ounces)30% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7% Thinner
403 PPI	vs	+441 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Android 10	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

28 Common items in both devices

AMOLED / OLED

60Hz

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)	Pixel 3a (G020F)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi 9T (Global version) M1903F10G, Xiaomi Redmi K20	Google Pixel 3a G020F
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore
Brand	Xiaomi	Google
Release date	6/1/2019	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.3 x 156.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in)	70.1 x 151.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.96 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.39" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 615
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	600/75 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm1/3"1.12µm	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels *Motorized pop-up camera (slider)	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
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: Carbon black, Flame red, Glacier blue • MIUI 10 • HDR display • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4+	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.34W/kg (head), 1.51W/kg (body)	1.18W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)