Xiaomi 13 vs Google Pixel 7 Pro: Which Android Flagship Reigns Supreme?
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For users prioritizing peak performance and charging speed, the Xiaomi 13 is the clear winner. However, the Pixel 7 Pro’s superior camera processing and unique software features make it the better choice for photography enthusiasts and those deeply integrated into the Google ecosystem.
| PHONES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Phone Names | Xiaomi 13 | Google Pixel 7 Pro |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GE2AE |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GE2AE |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - China | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GP4BC | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, December 11 | 2022, October 06 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, December 14 | Available. Released 2022, October 13 |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.0 mm or 8.1 mm | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Weight | 185 g or 189 g (6.53 oz) | 212 g (7.48 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~414 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.36 inches, 97.7 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 110.6 cm2 (~88.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak) |
| - | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MIUI 14 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 - 128GB UFS 4.0 - 256/512GB | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Leica lens, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Single | - | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), 1/3.75", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm | 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/3.5, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF |
| Video | 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 1080p@1920fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | - | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| - | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 38 min 50W wireless, 100% in 48 min 10W reverse wireless | 23W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 23W wireless Reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | White, Black, Flora Green, Mountain Blue, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Gray | Obsidian, Snow, Hazel |
| Models | 2211133C, 2211133G | GP4BC, GE2AE, GFE4J |
| Price | € 314.00 | € 248.84 / $ 204.00 / £ 259.99 / ₹ 36,999 |
| Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | Endurance rating 108h | Endurance rating 83h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.8 LUFS (Very good) | -24.8 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1248260 (v9) GeekBench: 5129 (v5.1) GFXBench: 109fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 796369 (v9) GeekBench: 3187 (v5.1) GFXBench: 34fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Xiaomi 13
- Significantly faster charging (wired and wireless)
- Superior processing power for gaming and demanding tasks
- More compact and pocketable design
- Less refined software experience compared to Pixel
- Camera processing may require more user intervention
Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Exceptional camera processing and computational photography
- Clean and intuitive software experience with guaranteed updates
- Larger display for media consumption and multitasking
- Slower charging speeds
- Less powerful chipset compared to Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Display Comparison
Both the Xiaomi 13 and Pixel 7 Pro feature 'infinite' contrast ratio displays, typical of OLED panels. However, the Xiaomi 13 edges out the Pixel 7 Pro with a measured peak brightness of 1254 nits versus 1090 nits. This translates to better visibility in direct sunlight. While both offer excellent color reproduction, the Xiaomi 13’s smaller 6.36-inch panel results in a higher pixel density, potentially offering a slightly sharper image. The Pixel 7 Pro’s larger 6.7-inch display is better suited for multitasking and media viewing, but the Xiaomi 13’s size makes it more pocketable.
Camera Comparison
Both phones are capable of taking excellent photos and videos, but their approaches differ. The Pixel 7 Pro leverages Google’s renowned computational photography, delivering consistently excellent results with minimal user effort. While specific sensor details aren’t provided, the Pixel 7 Pro’s image processing excels in dynamic range and low-light performance. The Xiaomi 13, while also capable, relies more on hardware and offers greater manual control. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2’s ISP (Image Signal Processor) is powerful, but the Pixel 7 Pro’s software algorithms often produce more visually appealing images, particularly in challenging conditions. Ignoring the typical 2MP macro lens found on both, the main sensor and processing are the key differentiators.
Performance
The performance gap between these devices is significant. The Xiaomi 13’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) chipset, with its Cortex-X3 prime core clocked at 3.2 GHz, demonstrably outperforms the Pixel 7 Pro’s Google Tensor G2 (5nm). The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2’s newer architecture and more efficient 4nm process provide a substantial advantage in both CPU and GPU performance. The Pixel 7 Pro’s Tensor G2 focuses on AI and machine learning tasks, excelling in areas like voice recognition and image processing, but falls behind in raw processing power. The Xiaomi 13’s LPDDR5x RAM further contributes to its faster performance. While the Tensor G2’s 5nm process is theoretically more efficient, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2’s superior thermal design mitigates throttling during sustained workloads.
Battery Life
The Xiaomi 13 boasts a significantly faster charging experience. Its 67W wired charging can replenish the battery to 100% in just 38 minutes, while the Pixel 7 Pro takes considerably longer at 30 minutes to reach 50%. The Xiaomi 13 also offers 50W wireless charging, compared to the Pixel 7 Pro’s 23W. However, the Pixel 7 Pro’s battery endurance rating of 83 hours is lower than the Xiaomi 13’s 108 hours, indicating the Xiaomi 13’s more efficient chipset and potentially larger battery capacity (though not specified) contribute to longer runtimes. The Xiaomi 13 also includes 10W reverse wireless charging, a feature present on the Pixel 7 Pro as well.
Buying Guide
Buy the Xiaomi 13 if you need uncompromising processing power for demanding tasks like gaming or video editing, and value incredibly fast wired and wireless charging. Buy the Google Pixel 7 Pro if you prefer a more polished software experience, exceptional camera capabilities with Google’s computational photography, and a larger display for media consumption.