Google Pixel 2
#2171
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
#1962Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
49.949.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.662.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 2 features a 5.0-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro has a larger 6.21-inch Super AMOLED display with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, whereas the Mi 8 Pro utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have strong camera systems, but the Mi 8 Pro includes a dual rear camera setup with 2x optical zoom, while the Pixel 2 has a single 12.2 MP camera known for its computational photography.
- The Pixel 2 has a smaller 2700 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh battery in the Mi 8 Pro, and both run on Android, with the Pixel 2 offering a more stock experience versus the MIUI on the Mi 8 Pro.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass and aluminum frames, though the Mi 8 Pro is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 2
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
General
Release Date
2017, October 17
2018
Announced
2017, October 04
2018
Description
N/A
For Global market
Display
Size
5"
6.21"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Front Camera
8 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10.5W wired (capped), PD2.0
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
143 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
Transparent Black, Meteorite Black, Twilight Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✓
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No