Compact flagships are no longer a common thing, especially after Apple decided to abandon the mini variant of the iPhone in favor of the iPhone 14 Plus. But there are still several high-end compact phones. One of the latest is the Google Pixel 7 sporting amazing specs and sold at a great price but with compact dimensions as well. It’s time for everyone to understand whether or not the latest Pixel is the best compact flagship. And there’s no better way to understand it than comparing it to the best compact device from other brands. Here is a comparison between the main features of the Google Pixel 7 and the Xiaomi 12 that will help you find out.
Google Pixel 7 vs. Xiaomi 12
Google Pixel 7 | Xiaomi 12 | |
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS | 155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7mm, 197g |
152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2mm, 179g |
DISPLAY | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED | 6.28-inch, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED |
PROCESSOR | Google Tensor G2, octa-core 2.85GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3GHz |
MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8GB RAM, 128GB – 8GB RAM, 256GB – 12GB RAM, 256GB |
SOFTWARE | Android 13 | Android 12, MIUI |
CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS |
CAMERA | Dual 50 + 12 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 Single 10.8MP f/2.2 |
50 + 13 + 5 MP triple scanner, f/1.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 32MP f/2.5 |
BATTERY | 4355 mAh, 30W fast charging and 20W Qi wireless fast charging | 4500 mAh, 67W fast charge and 50W wireless fast charge |
ADDITIONAL FEATURES | 5G, dual SIM, IP68 waterproof, reverse wireless charging | 5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging |
Design
I love the design of the Google Pixel 7 because it is very original. The phone sports a horizontal camera module and it is very rare to find a horizontal module on flagship phones. The module is made of recycled aluminum and the frame of the device is also made of aluminum, while the back side is made of glass and protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, just like the front glass. So, with this device, you get premium materials and excellent build quality. The handset is even waterproof and dustproof with IP68 certification. The Xiaomi 12 is also made of premium materials, including a rear glass protected by Gorilla Glass 5, a front glass protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, and an aluminum frame. It’s also premium, but the Pixel is actually superior in terms of build quality.
Display
Considering the specs on paper, the Xiaomi 12 seems to have a superior display. It has an AMOLED panel capable of displaying up to 68 billion colors with a diagonal of 6.28 inches, Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby support Vision, HDR10+ certification and an integrated fingerprint reader. . With the Google Pixel 7 you get an AMOLED display with a 6.3-inch diagonal, Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification and an in-display fingerprint reader. Both phones have stereo speakers for an enhanced audio experience, but they lack a 3.5mm audio jack.
Specifications and software
The hardware found on the Xiaomi 12 is more powerful than the hardware found on the Google Pixel 7, so if you choose that, you’ll actually get better performance. The Xiaomi 12 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform built with a 4nm production process and with an octa-core architecture consisting of a Cortex X2 processor operating at a maximum frequency of 3 GHz, three Cortex processors A710 running at 2.5 GHz, four Cortex A510 processors running at 1.8 GHz and an Adreno 730 GPU. The chipset is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. The Google Pixel 7 has an inferior Google Tensor G2 processor built at 5nm, 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of native UFS 3.1 storage. On the other hand, it is running a newer Android version out of the box (Android 13) and it will have faster software support.
Camera
If you are looking for the most advanced camera setup then you should go for the Google Pixel 7 as Google has managed to achieve an amazing camera algorithm for stunning photo quality. The handset sports a 50 MP main camera with OIS, a 12 MP ultrawide sensor and a 10.8 MP front camera capable of recording 4K video at 60 fps. The Xiaomi 12 has a triple camera including a 50 MP main sensor, a 13 MP ultra wide shooter, a 5 MP telephoto macro camera and a 32 MP selfie shooter.
Battery
The Xiaomi 12 has a bigger battery, but the difference is just marginal, so you shouldn’t notice big differences in battery life. But the Xiaomi 12 charges much faster thanks to 67W fast charging and 50W fast wireless charging.
Price
You can currently find the Xiaomi 12 with prices below €650 or $650, which is the same price as the Google Pixel 7. Which would you choose?
Google Pixel 7 vs. Xiaomi 12: PROs and CONS
Google Pixel 7
PRO
- Waterproof IP68
- Excellent camera performance
- Large front camera
- Android 13 out of the box
- Longer and faster support
THE INCONVENIENTS
Xiaomi 12
PRO
- Better performance
- Up to 12 GB of RAM
- Larger battery
- Faster charging
THE INCONVENIENTS
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