Google Pixel 2 XL
#1064
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
#1541Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2 XL
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
Performance
78.577.4
Camera
95.367.0
Display
86.283.7
Battery
26.825.2
Build
78.694.1
Connectivity
73.466.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
63.657.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 2 XL features a larger 6.0-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE has a 5.97-inch Super AMOLED display at 1080 x 2340 pixels, offering HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 2 XL is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, whereas the Mi 9 SE uses the Snapdragon 712, which is slightly less powerful.
- The Pixel 2 XL's camera includes a single 12.2 MP rear sensor with OIS, while the Mi 9 SE boasts a triple-camera setup with a 48 MP main sensor but lacks OIS.
- The Pixel 2 XL has a 3520 mAh battery compared to the 3070 mAh battery in the Mi 9 SE, and it charges at 10.5W versus the Mi 9 SE's 18W.
- Both devices run Android 11, but the Pixel 2 XL offers a more streamlined software experience with stock Android, while the Mi 9 SE runs MIUI 12.5, which includes additional features and customization options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 2 XL
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
General
Release Date
2017, October 17
2019
Announced
2017, October 04
2019, February 20
Description
Also known as Google Pixel XL2
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.97"
Type
P-OLED
Super AMOLED, HDR
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
1440
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, 25mm (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
3520 mAh
3070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3520 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
157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.81 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
175 g
155 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Just Black, Black & 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