Google Pixel 2
#1183
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
#1541Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
Performance
78.577.4
Camera
95.367.0
Display
80.283.7
Battery
22.725.2
Build
78.694.1
Connectivity
73.466.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
62.057.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 2 features a compact build with a glass front and aluminum frame, weighing 143g, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is slightly larger and heavier at 155g, also using glass and aluminum.
- The Pixel 2 has a 5.0-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, whereas the Mi 9 SE offers a 5.97-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, providing robust processing capabilities, while the Mi 9 SE uses the Snapdragon 712, which is slightly less powerful.
- The camera on the Pixel 2 has a single 12.2 MP sensor with OIS, while the Mi 9 SE boasts a triple-camera setup with a 48 MP main sensor but lacks OIS.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Mi 9 SE at 3070mAh compared to the Pixel 2's 2700mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run Android 11 but with different user interfaces, with the Pixel 2 offering a more stock Android experience compared to the MIUI on the Mi 9 SE.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 2
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
General
Release Date
2017, October 17
2019
Announced
2017, October 04
2019, February 20
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.97"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED, HDR
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 616
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
3070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3070 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10.5W wired (capped), PD2.0
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.81 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
143 g
155 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
Violet, Blue, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.39 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass