Google Pixel 8 vs Xiaomi 13T Pro
The Google Pixel 8 scores 7.0 in our rating, and the Xiaomi 13T Pro scores 7.5. The Google Pixel 8 leads in design and software support, while the Xiaomi 13T Pro is ahead in display, performance, camera and battery. The Google Pixel 8 is the newer phone, announced Oct 4, 2023.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 8
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- Newer model Oct 4, 2023 vs Sep 26, 2023
- Lighter 187 g vs 200 g
- Faster USB port USB-C 3.x vs USB-C 2.0
- Reverse wireless charging
- Longer security updates 7 years vs 5 years
Why choose the Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Bigger battery 5,000 mAh vs 4,575 mAh
- Faster wired charging 120 W vs 27 W
- Bigger screen 6.67 inches vs 6.2 inches
- Brighter screen 2,600 nits vs 2,000 nits
- Higher refresh rate 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- More RAM 12 GB / 16 GB vs 8 GB
PhoneRanked scores
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Spec
Google Pixel 8Xiaomi 13T Pro
Overall
7.0
7.5
Display
7.7
8.0
Performance
5.5
6.7
Camera
7.1
7.4
Battery
5.2
5.7
Design
8.5
8.0
Software support
9.2
6.9
Value for money
3.9
6.0 est.
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 8Xiaomi 13T Pro
Size
6.2 inches
6.67 inches
Type
OLED, Actua display
OLED
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1220 × 2712 px
Pixel density
428 ppi
446 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
144 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
2,000 nits
2,600 nits
HDR
—
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 8Xiaomi 13T Pro
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
2.91 GHz
3.35 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715
Immortalis-G715
RAM
8 GB
12 GB / 16 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 8Xiaomi 13T Pro
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
50 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.28"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
—
50 MP, 2× optical
Optical zoom
—
2×
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
4K@60
8K@24
Front camera
10.5 MP
20 MP
Front video
4K@60
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 8Xiaomi 13T Pro
Capacity
4,575 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
27 W
120 W
Wireless charging
18 W
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Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 8Xiaomi 13T Pro
Dimensions
150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm
162.2 × 75.7 × 8.62 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.62 mm
Weight
187 g
200 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Plastic
Back
Glass
Vegan leather
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
—
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Alpine Blue, Black, Meadow Green
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 8Xiaomi 13T Pro
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✓ Yes
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 8Xiaomi 13T Pro
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 13
Interface
—
MIUI 14
OS updates
7 years
4 years
Security updates
7 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 8Xiaomi 13T Pro
Announced
Oct 4, 2023
Sep 26, 2023
Released
Oct 12, 2023
—
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$699
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