Xiaomi 16 vs Google Pixel 8 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 16 has better RAM than Google Pixel 8 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 16 has better resolution of 2670 x 1200 than Google Pixel 8 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Xiaomi 16 has more internal memory than Google Pixel 8 5G
| Name | Xiaomi 16 | Google Pixel 8 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.2 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 69990 | Rs. 38499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be October 29, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi 16 is Rs. 69990. The launch Date of the second phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 5G is Rs. 38499.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8 5G has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Xiaomi 16's 6.3 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 465 PPI & Google's phone has only 428 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Google's phone ~ 89.3%. Xiaomi 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 8 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 16's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 8 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi 16 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 8 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera. Xiaomi 16 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 8 5G's 10.5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi 16 | Google Pixel 8 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 16 | Pixel 8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 29, 2026 (Expected) | October 04, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.8 x 150.5 x 8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | |
| Colors | Hazel, Obsidian, Rose | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (68B) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1200 x 2670 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 465 PPI | ~ 428 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 89.3% |
| Glass Type | Shatterproof Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 5000 nits (peak) | Actua Display, Smooth Display (60 - 120 Hz), Always-on Display with At a Glance and Now Playing, Upto 1,400 nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 nits (Peak Brightness), Contrast Ratio: >1,000,000:1, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 3.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer, Color Spectrum | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Reply to Notifications through Google Assistant, Audio Magic Eraser, LPDDR5X RAM, Audio zoom, AI Mobile (Google AI) | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.13 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | LightHunter 900 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, Leica lens, dual-tone , HDR, panorama | Ultra HDR, Magic Editor, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+ |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | google Tensor G3 |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Nine Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali-GU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB | Yes |
| Video | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4575 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes |