Google Pixel 8 vs Xiaomi 14
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 8 and the Xiaomi 14, 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 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $309 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,575 mAh | 4,610 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27W | 90W |
| 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 | 193 g |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Feb 2024 |
Summary: Google Pixel 8 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi 14 is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi 14 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Actua OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.36 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density) | 1200 x 2670 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
Platform
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 | Android 14, Xiaomi HyperOS |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 750 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 8GB, 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1 | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 lenses, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60fps, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom; 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF | 32 MP |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4575 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4610 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 27W wired (PD3.0), 18W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging | 90W wired (100% in 31 min), 50W wireless (100% in 46 min), 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 187 g (6.6 oz) | 193g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front, 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) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| 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 3.2, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 4, 2023 | October 26, 2023 |
| Status | Released October 12, 2023 | Released |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 8 or Xiaomi 14?
Xiaomi 14 — 4,575 mAh for the Google Pixel 8 versus 4,610 mAh for the Xiaomi 14.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 8 or Xiaomi 14?
Google Pixel 8 — 187 g for the Google Pixel 8 versus 193 g for the Xiaomi 14.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 8 or Xiaomi 14?
Xiaomi 14 — Oct 2023 for the Google Pixel 8 versus Feb 2024 for the Xiaomi 14.
Is the Google Pixel 8 or the Xiaomi 14 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 8 8/10 and the Xiaomi 14 9/10.