Xiaomi or Google Pixel?
Which smartphone brand is right for you?
Xiaomiwins 3 of 7 categories
WINNER
Xiaomi
Innovation for Everyone
4.3/5
|428,000 reviews3
Wins
2010
Founded
mid
Price
Google Pixel
The Most Helpful Phone
4.5/5
|89,000 reviews2
Wins
1998
Founded
premium
Price
Head-to-Head Comparison
88
Camera Quality
Google Pixel wins
96
90
Performance
Xiaomi wins
85
90
Battery Life
Xiaomi wins
80
88
Display Quality
88
78
Software & Updates
Google Pixel wins
99
85
Build Quality
85
95
Value for Money
Xiaomi wins
82
Xiaomi excels at
PerformanceBattery LifeValue for Money
Google Pixel excels at
Camera QualitySoftware & Updates
Pros & Cons
Xiaomi
Exceptional value for money
Wide product range
Fast charging across range
Good display quality
MIUI has ads (can be disabled)
Software updates inconsistent
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
The Bottom Line
Choose Xiaomi if you want...
- Value seekers
- Spec enthusiasts
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Feature maximizers
Choose Google Pixel if you want...
- Pure Android enthusiasts
- Computational photography fans
- Early Android feature adopters
- AI feature enthusiasts
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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