Google Pixel 8 vs Xiaomi 13
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 8 and the Xiaomi 13, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $499 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,575 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27W | 67W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.36 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 187 g | 185 g |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Feb 2023 |
Summary: Google Pixel 8 is ahead on battery. Xiaomi 13 is ahead on wired charging, storage (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi 13 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Actua OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.36 inches, 97.7 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~414 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 128GB 8GB RAM (UFS 3.1), 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 4.0), 256GB 12GB RAM (UFS 4.0), 512GB 12GB RAM (UFS 4.0) |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.68, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-Res Zoom, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Panorama | Leica lens, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60fps, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 1080p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Modules | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), 1/3.75", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4575 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 27W wired (PD3.0), 18W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging | 67W wired (PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 38 min), 50W wireless (100% in 48 min), 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.92 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches) | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.0 mm (glass) or 8.1 mm (silicone polymer) |
| Weight | 187 g (6.6 oz) | 185 g (glass) or 189 g (silicone polymer) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM |
Comms
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, Beidou | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 4, 2023 | 2022, December 11 |
| Status | Released October 12, 2023 | Available. Released 2022, December 14 (China); 2023, February 26 (Global) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 8 or Xiaomi 13?
Google Pixel 8 — 4,575 mAh for the Google Pixel 8 versus 4,500 mAh for the Xiaomi 13.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 8 or Xiaomi 13?
Xiaomi 13 — 187 g for the Google Pixel 8 versus 185 g for the Xiaomi 13.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 8 or Xiaomi 13?
Google Pixel 8 — Oct 2023 for the Google Pixel 8 versus Feb 2023 for the Xiaomi 13.
Is the Google Pixel 8 or the Xiaomi 13 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 8 8/10 and the Xiaomi 13 8/10.