Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,060 mAh | 5,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37W | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.8 in | 6.73 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 221 g | — |
| Released | Aug 2024 | Feb 2024 |
Summary: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is ahead on screen size. Xiaomi 14 Ultra is ahead on battery.
Display
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO OLED, Super Actua display, 120Hz, HDR10+ | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixels (QHD+) | 1440 x 3200 pixels (WQHD+) |
| Refresh Rate | 1-120Hz adaptive | — |
| Brightness | Up to 3000 nits peak brightness | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Xiaomi Shield Glass |
Platform
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 (940 MHz) / Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 750 |
| AI Features | Gemini AI pre-loaded, Gemini Advanced for a year | — |
| OS | — | Android 14, Xiaomi HyperOS |
Memory
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 512GB, 1TB (UFS 3.1) | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Triple camera system | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.68, 25mm, 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 2x optical quality | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚, 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, Macro Focus | — |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 30x Super Res Zoom | — |
| Features | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Video | 8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR, Video Boost, Night Sight Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Quad | — | 50 MP, f/1.6-f/4.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0-inch type, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS (Sony LYT-900); 50 MP, f/1.8, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom (IMX858); 50 MP, f/2.5, 120mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom (IMX858); 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), PDAF (IMX858) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF | — |
| Features | Super wide 103° field of view, dedicated autofocus, 30% better low-light performance, HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | — | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide) |
Battery
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Li-Po 5300 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 5060 mAh | — |
| Charging | 37W wired, 23W wireless | — |
| Wired Charging | — | 90W HyperCharge (100% in 33 min) |
| Wireless Charging | — | 80W wireless HyperCharge (100% in 46 min) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | — | 10W |
Body
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.34 inches) | 161.4 x 75.3 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 221 g (7.8 oz) | 219.8g (vegan leather), 224.4g (ceramic), 229.5g (titanium) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Xiaomi Shield Glass), aluminum frame (6M42 high-strength), nano-tech vegan leather or ceramic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2+2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | 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 Gen 2, DisplayPort, OTG |
| Infrared Port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 13, 2024 | February 2024 |
| Released | August 22, 2024 | — |
| Operating System | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16/17 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2024, February 22 (China), February 25 (Global) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
Xiaomi 14 Ultra — 5,060 mAh for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus 5,300 mAh for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — Aug 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Feb 2024 for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 9/10 and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra 9/10.