Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 14 Ultra
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| GooglePixel 9 Pro XL | XiaomiXiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2024 | February 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.8″ | 6.73″ |
| Resolution | 2992 × 1344 | 3200 × 1440 (better) |
| Sharpness | 482 pixels per inch | 521 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits |
| Display type | Super Actua display; LTPO OLED | All Around Liquid Display; WQHD+ AMOLED, Xiaomi-custom C8 panel and LTPO AdaptiveSync Pro |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi | 522 ppi |
| Brightness detail | Up to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio) | 1,000 nits HBM typical; 3,000 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Xiaomi Shield Glass |
| Display features | Smooth Display (1–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours) | 1–120 Hz dynamic refresh; touch sampling up to 240 Hz; Dolby Vision, HDR10+, UltraHDR, DCI-P3, TrueColor, DC dimming and 1,920 Hz PWM dimming |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (better) | 512 GB |
| CPU | – | Eight cores; 1× X4-based up to 3.3 GHz, 3× A720-based up to 3.2 GHz, 2× A720-based up to 3.0 GHz and 2× A520-based up to 2.3 GHz |
| GPU | – | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Storage type | – | LPDDR5X 8,533 Mbps RAM and UFS 4.0 storage; UK configuration 16 GB + 512 GB |
| Cooling | – | Xiaomi Dual-Channel IceLoop system |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5× | 5× |
| Front camera | 42 MP (better) | 32 MP |
| Main camera | 50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.31″ sensor, optical image stabilisation | Leica LYT-900, 50 MP, one-inch sensor, 3.2 µm four-in-one pixels, 23 mm equivalent, f/1.63–f/4.0 stepless variable aperture, 8P lens, ALD coating, autofocus and OIS |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor | Leica IMX858, 50 MP, 12 mm equivalent, f/1.8, 122° field of view, 7P lens and autofocus; 5 cm macro focus |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 22° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor, optical image stabilisation | Leica IMX858 floating telephoto, 50 MP, 75 mm equivalent, f/1.8, 6P lens, autofocus and OIS; 10 cm macro focus |
| Second telephoto camera | – | Leica IMX858 periscope, 50 MP, 120 mm equivalent, f/2.5, autofocus and OIS; 30 cm macro focus |
| Front camera | 42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view | 32 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.14-inch sensor and 90° field of view |
| Zoom | Super Res Zoom up to 30×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10× | 3.2× and 5× optical telephoto cameras (TechAdvisor); maker specifies 75 mm and 120 mm equivalent focal lengths and digital zoom up to 120× |
| Video recording | 8K at 30 fps (with Video Boost); 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Night Sight Video; Super Res Zoom Video up to 20×; Cinematic Blur; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC and AVC | 8K at 30 fps; 4K at 24, 30, 60 or 120 fps; Dolby Vision up to 4K 60 fps; HDR up to 4K 30 fps; LOG recording and Director mode |
| Front video | 4K at 30/60 fps | 4K or 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; Dolby Vision up to 4K 30 fps; electronic stabilisation |
| Camera features | Pro controls, High-Res (up to 50 MP), Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces; Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Zoom Enhance; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor | Leica Authentic and Vibrant styles; Master-lens portrait system; Xiaomi ProFocus; Lightning Burst; DNG, HEIF and JPEG; UltraRAW up to 16-bit data collection |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,060 mAh (better) | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 37 W | Up to 90 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | Up to 23 W | Up to 80 W (better) |
| Battery life detail | 24+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,942 mAh | 5,000 mAh typical UK battery; Xiaomi Surge charging and battery management chipsets |
| Wired charging | Up to 70% in about 30 minutes with Google's 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately); up to 37 W | 90 W HyperCharge; maker claims 33 minutes to full in Boost mode under laboratory conditions |
| Wireless charging | Qi-certified; up to 23 W on Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen) and up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers | 80 W wireless HyperCharge; maker claims 46 minutes to full in Boost mode under laboratory conditions; wireless charger sold separately |
| Charges other devices | Battery Share (wirelessly charges Qi-certified phones and accessories) | Reverse wireless charging; maker UK table does not publish wattage |
| Connectivity | ||
| Satellite messaging | Yes | – |
| Mobile network | 5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GZC4K | 5G and 4G; 4×4 MIMO |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual nano-SIM; availability depends on region |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 capable; FastConnect 7800, 2×2 MIMO and Multi-Link Operation. Standards and bands depend on regional availability and network support, with features potentially enabled by OTA. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas | Bluetooth 5.4, dual Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC and LHDC 5.0 |
| Ultra Wideband | Ultra-wideband chip | – |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite features | Satellite SOS in the UK and US, included at no additional charge for the first two years after activation | – |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Positioning | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) | GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS, BeiDou and NavIC L5; assisted GPS |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 221 g | 219.8 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm (better) | 9.2 mm |
| Height × width | 162.8 × 76.6 mm | 161.4 × 75.3 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Stylus | No | – |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished metal frame (100% recycled aluminium in the housing) | 6M42 aluminium frame, Xiaomi Shield Glass and vegan leather rear |
| Colours | Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz | Black and White (UK) |
| Buttons | Power button; volume buttons | – |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 under IEC 60529 | IP68; maker tests static fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes with water/device temperature difference at most 5 K |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, temperature sensor | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, infrared blaster, barometer, flicker sensor, X-axis linear vibration motor and laser autofocus |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; spatial audio | Stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification |
| Microphones | Three microphones with noise suppression | Four-microphone array |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 14 | Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14 (TechAdvisor; UK maker table names HyperOS without an Android version) |
| Software updates | Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability) | – |
| AI features | Gemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live | – |
| Safety features | Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts | – |
| In the box | Pixel 9 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | Phone, power adapter, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, protective case, quick start guide, warranty card and safety information; maker notes regional differences |
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