Google Pixel 8 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; estimated prices are $699 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 18/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8 has the bigger battery (4575 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 835,186).

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 32 points (50/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 79
Battery 31
Design 66
Value for money 62
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 13
Design 61
Value for money 82
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 835186
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4575 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 187g vs 191g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (31/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $699

  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Google Pixel 8 scores 32 points higher (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (21/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (31/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (21/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (31/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (82/100 vs 62/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 1443431 835186
Geekbench Single 1722 968
Geekbench Multi 4458 2731
Display 6.2" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 27W 27W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 187 g 191 g
Price $699 $400
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
31
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
50/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
18/100 -72.8%
835186 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400

Price difference: $299. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is cheaper by $299.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (21/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (79/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (31/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (82/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 32 points (50/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (21/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.