Google Pixel 9 vs Xiaomi POCO F6
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| GooglePixel 9 | XiaomiPOCO F6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2024 | May 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 2424 × 1080 | 2712 × 1220 (better) |
| Sharpness | 421 pixels per inch | 446 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits (better) | 2,400 nits |
| Display type | Actua display; OLED | AMOLED with 68 billion colours |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 446 ppi |
| Brightness detail | Up to 1,800 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,700 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio) | 500 nits typical, 1,000–1,200 nits high-brightness mode and up to 2,400 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Display features | Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours) | DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling and up to 2,160 Hz instantaneous touch sampling in gaming mode; Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Original Color Pro, reading, cycle, Sunlight and Pro HDR modes; TÜV eye-care certifications |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Memory | 12 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | – | TSMC 4 nm; one Cortex-X4 at 3.0 GHz, four Cortex-A720 at 2.8 GHz and three Cortex-A520 at 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | – | Qualcomm Adreno; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify Adreno 735 |
| Storage type | – | LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0; no microSD slot, confirmed by Notebookcheck |
| Cooling | – | LiquidCool technology 4.0 IceLoop with a 4,800 mm² stainless-steel pump |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP | 20 MP (better) |
| Main camera | 50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.31″ sensor, optical image stabilisation | Sony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.59, 6-element lens, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor | Sony IMX355, 8 MP; f/2.2 and fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95° field of view | OV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena |
| Zoom | Super Res Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1× and 2× | – |
| Video recording | 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Cinematic Blur; slow motion up to 240 fps; digital video zoom up to 7×; HEVC and AVC | 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p or 720p at 120/240 fps |
| Front video | 4K at 30/60 fps | 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps |
| Camera features | 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; single-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor | Motion tracking focus 2.0, P3 colour imaging, Lightning snap, slow motion and time-lapse |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 27 W | Up to 90 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | Up to 15 W (better) | None |
| Battery life detail | 24+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,558 mAh | 5,000 mAh typical |
| Wired charging | Up to 55% in about 30 minutes with Google's 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately); up to 27 W | Up to 90 W turbo charging; UK 90 W adaptor included |
| Wireless charging | Qi-certified; up to 15 W on Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen) and up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers | – |
| Charges other devices | Battery Share (wirelessly charges Qi-certified phones and accessories) | – |
| Connectivity | ||
| Satellite messaging | Yes | – |
| Mobile network | 5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GUR25 | Dual-SIM 5G+5G or 4G; LTE, WCDMA and GSM also supported |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual SIM dual standby; no eSIM, confirmed by Notebookcheck |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Notebookcheck's review unit also connected to its 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E network |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | NFC, availability varies by region |
| 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 2.0 confirmed by Notebookcheck |
| Positioning | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1 |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 198 g | 179 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.8 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 152.8 × 72 mm | 160.5 × 74.4 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP64 |
| Stylus | No | – |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back; satin-finish metal frame (100% recycled aluminium in the housing) | Plastic frame and rear, confirmed by GSMArena, Trusted Reviews and Notebookcheck |
| Colours | Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony | Black, Green and Titanium |
| Buttons | Power button; volume buttons | – |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 under IEC 60529 | IP64 splash and dust resistance; not rated for immersion |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; spatial audio | Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio wired/wireless certification |
| Microphones | Three microphones with noise suppression | – |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 14 | Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full reviews |
| Software updates | Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability) | Three Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by GSMArena and Notebookcheck |
| AI features | Gemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist | AI Subtitles, Album Search, Expansion and Magic Erase Pro; software rollout and beta availability vary by region |
| Safety features | Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts | – |
| In the box | Pixel 9, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | UK phone, 90 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides and warranty card |
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