Google Pixel XL vs Xiaomi Mi Mix: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Display technology

OLED versus LCD

Pixel XL:

OLED

Mi Mix:

LCD
Weight

Pixel XL: 41 g lighter

Pixel XL:

168 g

Mi Mix:

209 g
Width

Pixel XL: 6.2 mm narrower

Pixel XL:

75.7 mm

Mi Mix:

81.9 mm
Screen diagonal

Pixel XL: 0.9 in smaller diagonal

Pixel XL:

5.5 in

Mi Mix:

6.4 in
Depth

Mi Mix: 0.6 mm thinner

Pixel XL:

8.5 mm

Mi Mix:

7.9 mm
Height

Pixel XL: 4.1 mm shorter

Pixel XL:

154.7 mm

Mi Mix:

158.8 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Pixel XL

Height:

154.7 mm
Width:

75.7 mm
Depth:

8.5 mm +0.6 mm versus Mi Mix
2. Mi Mix

Height:

158.8 mm +4.1 mm versus Pixel XL
Width:

81.9 mm +6.2 mm versus Pixel XL
Depth:

7.9 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Pixel XL

168 g
2. Mi Mix

209 g

+41 g versus Pixel XL

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Pixel XL

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²
2. Mi Mix

Screen diagonal:

6.4 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

17:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

109.3 cm²

Mi Mix has approximately 31% more rectangular screen area than Pixel XL.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

Pixel XL: Original memory entry

32/128 GB · 512GB 4GB

Mi Mix: Original memory entry

256 GB · 6 GB RAM 128 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Pixel XL

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

2. Mi Mix

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Pixel XL

3450 mAh
2. Mi Mix

4400 mAh

+950 mAh versus Pixel XL

Specifications

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1. Pixel XL2. Mi Mix

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Pixel XL, Mi Mix.
Specification	Pixel XL	Mi Mix
Dimensions (HxWxD)	154.7 Х 75.7 Х 8.5 mm	158.8 Х 81.9 Х 7.9 mm
Weight	168 g	209 g
Technology	AMOLED	IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inch	6.4" inch
Screen resolution	1440 x 2560 px	1080 x 2040 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32/128 GB 512GB 4GB	256 GB 6 GB RAM 128 GB 512GB 4GB
Memory card support	No	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3450 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	4400 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 7.1 (Nougat) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo); MIUI 10
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Pixel XL, Mi Mix.
Specification	Pixel XL	Mi Mix
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	83.4 cm2	108.7 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	17:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	71.2%	83.6%
PPI /points per inch/	534 PPI	362 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Pixel XL, Mi Mix.
Specification	Pixel XL	Mi Mix
Rear camera, main	12.3 MP Single	16 MP Single
Camera specs	12.3 MP f/2.0 1/2.3'' 1.55µm PDAF & laser AF	16 MP f/2.0 1/3'' 1.0µm PDAF
Functions	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama	Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	5 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.4 1/3.2'' 1.4µm	5 MP f/2.2

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Pixel XL, Mi Mix.
Specification	Pixel XL	Mi Mix
Processor CPU	Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)	Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x2.19 GHz Kryo)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 530	Adreno 530
Antutu 7 score *	145789	157822
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	1627	1749
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	4060	3882
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	7506	6859
GeekBench 4 Battery *	2141	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	310	335
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	861	789

General specs

General specs — specifications for Pixel XL, Mi Mix.
Specification	Pixel XL	Mi Mix
Release date	2016 October	2016 October
Colors	Quite Black Very Silver Really Blue	Black White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	380 EUR	390 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 552 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 32 h (3G) Music play - Up to 130 h	Unknown
Body build	Front glass aluminum body partial glass back	Front glass ceramic frame back

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Pixel XL, Mi Mix.
Specification	Pixel XL	Mi Mix
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 12(700) 13(700) 17(700) 18(800) 19(800) 20(800) 21(1500) 26(850) 28(700) 32(1500) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	3.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP LE aptX	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.89 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.25 W/kg (head) 0.44 W/kg (body)	Unknown

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Pixel XL, Mi Mix.
Specification	Pixel XL	Mi Mix
Radio	No	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Pixel XL, Mi Mix.
Specification	Pixel XL	Mi Mix
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Fast battery charging - Splash and dust resistant - Versions: Global USA North America	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0)

Google Pixel XL vs Xiaomi Mi Mix

Google Pixel XL

Xiaomi Mi Mix

Key differences

Display technology

Weight

Width

Screen diagonal

Depth

Height

Physical size

1. Pixel XL

2. Mi Mix

Weight

1. Pixel XL

2. Mi Mix

Screen size

1. Pixel XL

2. Mi Mix

Memory variants

Practical features

1. Pixel XL

2. Mi Mix

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. Pixel XL

2. Mi Mix

Specifications

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