Google Pixel or Xiaomi?
Which smartphone brand is right for you?
Xiaomiwins 3 of 7 categories
Google Pixel
The Most Helpful Phone
4.5/5
|89,000 reviews2
Wins
1998
Founded
premium
Price
WINNER
Xiaomi
Innovation for Everyone
4.3/5
|428,000 reviews3
Wins
2010
Founded
mid
Price
Head-to-Head Comparison
96
Camera Quality
Google Pixel wins
88
85
Performance
Xiaomi wins
90
80
Battery Life
Xiaomi wins
90
88
Display Quality
88
99
Software & Updates
Google Pixel wins
78
85
Build Quality
85
82
Value for Money
Xiaomi wins
95
Google Pixel excels at
Camera QualitySoftware & Updates
Xiaomi excels at
PerformanceBattery LifeValue for Money
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel
Best-in-class computational photography
First to get Android updates
7 years of updates (Pixel 8+)
Unique AI features
Tensor chip less powerful than competitors
Limited global availability
Xiaomi
Exceptional value for money
Wide product range
Fast charging across range
Good display quality
MIUI has ads (can be disabled)
Software updates inconsistent
The Bottom Line
Choose Google Pixel if you want...
- Pure Android enthusiasts
- Computational photography fans
- Early Android feature adopters
- AI feature enthusiasts
Choose Xiaomi if you want...
- Value seekers
- Spec enthusiasts
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Feature maximizers
Our pick: Xiaomi — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Google Pixel is the better choice if you prioritize camera quality or software & updates.
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