Google Pixel 9 vs Xiaomi POCO F6

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Pixel 9 compared with POCO F6
GooglePixel 9XiaomiPOCO F6
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2024May 2024
Display
Screen size6.3″6.67″
Resolution2424 × 10802712 × 1220 (better)
Sharpness421 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits (better)2,400 nits
Display typeActua display; OLEDAMOLED with 68 billion colours
Pixel density422 ppi446 ppi
Brightness detailUp 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 protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display featuresSmooth 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
ChipTensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Memory12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 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 camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera10.5 MP20 MP (better)
Main camera50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.31″ sensor, optical image stabilisationSony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.59, 6-element lens, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensorSony IMX355, 8 MP; f/2.2 and fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena
Front camera10.5 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95° field of viewOV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1× and 2×–
Video recording4K 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 AVC4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p or 720p at 120/240 fps
Front video4K at 30/60 fps1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdd 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 sensorMotion tracking focus 2.0, P3 colour imaging, Lightning snap, slow motion and time-lapse
Battery and charging
Battery4,700 mAh5,000 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 27 WUp to 90 W (better)
Wireless chargingUp to 15 W (better)None
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,558 mAh5,000 mAh typical
Wired chargingUp to 55% in about 30 minutes with Google's 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately); up to 27 WUp to 90 W turbo charging; UK 90 W adaptor included
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 15 W on Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen) and up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers–
Charges other devicesBattery Share (wirelessly charges Qi-certified phones and accessories)–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GUR25Dual-SIM 5G+5G or 4G; LTE, WCDMA and GSM also supported
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMDual SIM dual standby; no eSIM, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Notebookcheck's review unit also connected to its 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E network
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with dual antennasBluetooth 5.4
NFCYesNFC, availability varies by region
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, included at no additional charge for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C; USB 2.0 confirmed by Notebookcheck
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight198 g179 g (better)
Thickness8.5 mm7.8 mm (better)
Height × width152.8 × 72 mm160.5 × 74.4 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP64
StylusNo–
MaterialsGorilla 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
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, PeonyBlack, Green and Titanium
ButtonsPower button; volume buttons–
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP64 splash and dust resistance; not rated for immersion
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioDual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio wired/wireless certification
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full reviews
Software updatesSeven 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 featuresGemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistAI Subtitles, Album Search, Expansion and Magic Erase Pro; software rollout and beta availability vary by region
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts–
In the boxPixel 9, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM toolUK phone, 90 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides and warranty card

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