Google Pixel 6 vs Xiaomi 12
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 6 and the Xiaomi 12, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 6 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $112 | $272 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,614 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 21W | 67W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.28 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 207 g | 179 g |
| Released | Oct 2021 | Dec 2021 |
Summary: Google Pixel 6 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size. Xiaomi 12 is ahead on wired charging, ram (max), refresh rate, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi 12 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 6 is the cheaper option.
Display
| Google Pixel 6 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1100 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.28 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Always-on display | — |
Platform
| Google Pixel 6 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 (upgradable) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 730 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 6 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM (UFS 3.1) |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 6 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 6 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm | 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 6 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4614 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 21W (advertised 50% in 30 min), USB Power Delivery 3.0, Fast wireless charging 21W, Reverse wireless charging | 67W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless, Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 4+ |
Body
| Google Pixel 6 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm (6.2 x 2.9 x 0.4 inches) | 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 207 g (7.30 oz) | 179g (glass) or 180g (eco-leather) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5 or frosted glass) or eco-leather back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | — |
| Water Resistance | — | No official IP rating |
Comms
| Google Pixel 6 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Google Pixel 6 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2021 | 2021, December 28 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, October 28 | Available. Released 2021, December 31 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 6 or Xiaomi 12?
Google Pixel 6 — 4,614 mAh for the Google Pixel 6 versus 4,500 mAh for the Xiaomi 12.
Which has more RAM, Google Pixel 6 or Xiaomi 12?
Xiaomi 12 — 8 GB for the Google Pixel 6 versus 12 GB for the Xiaomi 12.
Which has the smoother screen, Google Pixel 6 or Xiaomi 12?
Xiaomi 12 — 90 Hz for the Google Pixel 6 versus 120 Hz for the Xiaomi 12.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 6 or Xiaomi 12?
Xiaomi 12 — 207 g for the Google Pixel 6 versus 179 g for the Xiaomi 12.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 6 or Xiaomi 12?
Xiaomi 12 — Oct 2021 for the Google Pixel 6 versus Dec 2021 for the Xiaomi 12.
Is the Google Pixel 6 or the Xiaomi 12 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 6 9/10 and the Xiaomi 12 7/10.