Google Pixel 2 XL
#2170
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
#2258Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2 XL
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
49.948.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.661.4
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
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 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
48 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
8 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (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@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Just Black, Black & White
Violet, Blue, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No