Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India 128GB) vs Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Google Pixel 2 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
13
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
POLED
POLED
1440x2880
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3520
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4 |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Redmi 9 (India 128GB) | Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | |
Model | Redmi 9 (India 128GB) | Pixel 2 XL (64GB) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Redmi 9 M2006C3MII, M2004C3MI | Google Pixel 2 XL G011C, Google Pixel XL2, LG Taimen |
Country or region available | India | (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | |
Release date | 6/10/2020 | 10/1/2017 |
Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in) | 76.7 x 157.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in) |
Weight | 194 grams (6.79 ounces) | 175 grams (6.13 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Redmi 9 (India 128GB) | Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | P-OLED |
Screen size | 6.53" inches | 6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~81% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1440x2880 pixels (18:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 269 PPI | 537 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 400nits[typ] | Always-On Display |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Redmi 9 (India 128GB) | Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 10 |
User Interface | MIUI 12 | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Redmi 9 (India 128GB) | Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 206711 (v7) Geekbench: 6055 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Redmi 9 (India 128GB) | Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (54GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Redmi 9 (India 128GB) | Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 800/75 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 850/900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 | UMTS 850/900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Redmi 9 (India 128GB) | Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4 | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | 1.4ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital 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 | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion) |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Redmi 9 (India 128GB) | Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 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/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | 1.4ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi 9 (India 128GB) | Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
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, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Redmi 9 (India 128GB) | Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Redmi 9 (India 128GB) | Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Redmi 9 (India 128GB) | Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3520 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 10.5W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Redmi 9 (India 128GB) | Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | |
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 | โข Colors: Black, Sky Blue, Sporty Orange | โข Colors: Just Black, Black/White |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi 9 (India 128GB) | Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.51W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |