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As we’re waiting for Xiaomi to announce its new flagship smartphones, we’ll compare one of its current ones to one of Google’s. In this article, we’ll compare the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 14. Both of these smartphones are considered to be rather compact, while being members of the latest flagship lineups from the two companies. Those are the main reasons we’re comparing them.
These two devices are considerably different, though they do have some aspects in common. Like when it comes to design, for example, you’ll see that there are some similarities between them. As per usual, we’ll first list their specifications, and then compare the phones across a number of other categories. We’ll be comparing their designs, displays, performance, battery life, camera performance, and audio.
Specs
Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 14, respectively
– Screen size:
6.3-inch QHD+ OLED (flat, adaptive 120Hz, HDR, 3,000 nits max brightness)
6.36-inch LTPO OLED display (flat, adaptive 120Hz, 3,000 nits max brightness)
– Display resolution:
2856 x 1280
2670 x 1200
– SoC:
Google Tensor G4
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
– RAM:
16GB (LPDDR5X)
12GB/16GB (LPDDR5X)
– Storage:
128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 3.1)
256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0)
– Rear cameras:
50MP (wide, f/1.7 aperture, 1.2um pixel size, OIS, EIS), 48MP (ultrawide, f/1.7 aperture, 123-degree FoV), 48MP (periscope telephoto, f/2.8 aperture, OIS, EIS, 5x optical zoom)
50MP (wide, f/1.6 aperture, 1.2um pixel size, OIS), 50MP (ultrawide, 115-degree FoV, f/2.2 aperture), 50MP (telephoto, f/2.0 aperture, 75mm lens, OIS, PDAF, 3.2x optical zoom)
– Front cameras:
42MP (f/2.2 aperture)
32MP (wide, f/2.0 aperture, 0.7um pixel size)
– Battery:
4,700mAh
4,610mAh
– Charging:
27W wired, 21W wireless (Pixel Stand), 12W Qi wireless, 5W reverse wireless (no charger)
90W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless (charger included)
– Dimensions:
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
152.8 x 71.5 x 8.3mm
– Weight:
199 grams
188/193 grams
– Connectivity:
5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.3/5.4
– Security:
Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner
In-display fingerprint scanner & facial scanning
– OS:
Android 14
Android 14 with HyperOS
– Price:
$999+
€999
– Buy:
Google Pixel 9 Pro (Best Buy, Google Store)
Xiaomi 14 (Amazon)
Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 14: Design
Looking at the two phones from the front, you’ll notice a lot of similarities. Both devices have flat display with a centered display camera hole, and thin bezels. On top of that, they both have rounded corners, and similar curvature of those corners too. You’ll realize that the physical buttons sit on the right-hand side of both smartphones. The thing is, the Pixel 9 Pro has its power/lock key above volume rocker keys. It’s the other way around on the Xiaomi 14.
The sides are also flat on both phones, all around. The edges of the frame on the sides are slightly rounded, though, on both devices. The back side of the Pixel 9 Pro is flat, while the Xiaomi 14’s is mostly flat, though it does round up towards the edges, on all sides. It has that so-called micro-curved design. You’ll notice a major difference when you look at the camera island on the two devices.
The Pixel 9 Pro has a pill-shaped cutout which is horizontally laid out at the top of the phone’s back side. It contains three cameras and does protrude quite a bit. The Xiaomi 14’s camera island is kind of a square, but with rounded corners. It sits in the top-left corner and also hosts three cameras. Both phones are made out of aluminum and glass, and both devices are actually quite slippery. Do note that the Xiaomi 14 also comes in a model with a vegan leather backplate, but only in China.
They are the exact same when it comes to height, while the Pixel 9 Pro is less than a milimeter wider and thicker. Google’s smartphone is either 11 or 6 grams heavier, depending on what variant of the Xiaomi 14 we compare it to. They’re both IP68 certified for water and dust resistance too.
Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 14: Display
The Google Pixel 9 Pro features a 6.3-inch 2856 x 1280 LTPO OLED display. That display is flat, and it supports HDR10+ content. It also comes with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. It offers an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The display aspect ratio is 20:9, while the screen-to-body ratio is around 87%. The Gorilla Glass Victus 2 sits on top of the display and protects it.
The Xiaomi 14, on the flip side, includes a 6.36-inch 2670 x 1200 LTPO OLED display. That panel is also flat, and it has an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. This display also supports HDR10+ content, and it has a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The display aspect ratio is 20:9, and the screen-to-body ratio is around 89%. The Xiaomi 14 does have slightly thinner bezels, which is why. The Gorilla Glass Victus protects this panel.
Both of these displays are excellent. They’re not only plenty bright, but they’re vivid and have great viewing angles. They’re also more than sharp enough and have those inky blacks that people love. The touch response is really good on both of them. These two panels are on par, they’re both great, so… it doesn’t really matter which one you choose.
Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 14: Performance
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is fueled by the Google Tensor G4 processor. That is Google’s new 4nm chip. In this case, it’s paired up with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 flash storage. The Xiaomi 14 is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Qualcomm’s 4nm chip, and still the most powerful one the company offers. Xiaomi paired it up with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM (up to 12GB outside of China) and UFS 4.0 flash storage. Neither phone offers expandable storage.
The performance is great on both devices, especially if we’re talking about regular, everyday tasks. Both smartphones are very snappy and can jump between apps like nobody’s business. They also open apps really fast and can do all the basic and advanced tasks without a hitch. That goes for messaging, emailing, image editing, video editing, browsing, multimedia consumption, and so on.
When it comes to gaming, however, the Xiaomi 14 does have an advantage. That chip on the inside does make a difference when it comes to truly demanding games. The Xiaomi 14 handles them better than the Pixel 9 Pro. When it comes to non-graphically demanding games, and those mid-tier ones, it really doesn’t matter which phone runs them. They both get warm when you’re playing games, especially demanding ones. That heat does not affect the performance of either one, though, at least not visibly.
Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 14: Battery
A 4,700mAh battery sits inside the Google Pixel 9 Pro. The Xiaomi 14, on the other hand, has a 4,610mAh battery on the inside. Those are good battery capacities considering the display sizes on these two phones. Both devices do offer really good battery life, actually, which is great to see out of smartphones that are not huge. The Xiaomi 14 was slightly better during our testing, but not by much.
You can cross the 7-hour screen-on-time mark with both of these devices, but it will all depend on your usage and some other aspects. If you throw in games into the mix, you’ll fly under that level. With our usage we were able to get around 7 hours comfortably, with Wi-Fi used most of the time, and with good cell reception. We also didn’t play games on those days, but did use both phones in various other ways, with plenty of camera use.
In regards to charging, the Pixel 9 Pro supports 27W wired, 21W wireless (with Pixel Stand), 12W Qi wireless, and 5W reverse wireless charging. The Xiaomi 14 supports 90W wired, 50W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging. The Xiaomi 14 can charge faster in every way, and on top of that it comes with a charger in the box, which is not something we can say for the Pixel 9 Pro.
Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 14: Cameras
Both of these companies included three cameras in these phones. The Pixel 9 Pro has a 50-megapixel main camera (1/1.31-inch camera sensor, f/1.7 aperture, OIS), a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera (123-degree FoV), and a 48-megapixel periscope telephoto camera (5x optical zoom, OIS). The Xiaomi 14 includes a 50-megapixel main camera (1/1.31-inch camera sensor, f/1.7 aperture, OIS), a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera (115-degree FoV), and a 50-megapixel telephoto camera (3.2x optical zoom, OIS, macro).
Both smartphones do a good job when it comes to photography. They both like to provide contrasty shots, though the ones from the Xiaomi 14 look closer to reality. The Pixel 9 Pro throws a lot more processing into the mix, for better or worse. Images from both smartphones are vivid, though once again, the ones from the Xiaomi 14 do look closer to real life. They both do a great job in low light, though the Pixel 9 Pro likes to keep things a bit brighter than the Xiaomi 14. It’s a matter of preference which style you like better. Leica’s influence is visible on the Xiaomi 14.
Their ultrawide cameras do a good job of keeping a color profile similar to that of the main shooters. They do a good job in both good lighting and low light, but the Pixel 9 Pro does a better job overall, especially in low light. The Xiaomi 14 does not have a periscope telephoto camera, but it can compete, and mostly win at zoom levels below 5x, though. And that goes for all lighting situations. Google easily wins in everything above that.
Audio
Yes, both of these smartphones have stereo speakers, though neither of them includes an audio jack. Those stereo speakers are good on both smartphones, and they have similar level of loudness, even though the Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better in that regard. The sound quality is good on both sides.
Considering there is no audio jack, you can use their Type-C ports to connect your wired headphones. If not, there’s always Bluetooth for wireless connectivity. The Pixel 9 Pro has Bluetooth 5.3 support, while the Xiaomi 14 comes with Bluetooth 5.4.