Google Pixel 4
#547
Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro
#1258Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4
Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro
Performance
83.577.7
Camera
94.428.4
Display
84.085.3
Battery
83.633.7
Build
80.588.6
Connectivity
74.866.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
74.760.9
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4 features a premium build with Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back, while the Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro has a more utilitarian design with Gorilla Glass 3 and a plastic frame.
- The Pixel 4's 5.7-inch P-OLED display offers HDR support and a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, compared to the Poco M4 Pro's larger 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels but lacking HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 4 is powered by the Snapdragon 855, providing superior processing capabilities over the Helio G96 in the Poco M4 Pro.
- The camera system on the Pixel 4, with a 12.2 MP main sensor and optical image stabilization, generally delivers better low-light performance than the Poco M4 Pro's 64 MP setup, which lacks OIS.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Poco M4 Pro at 5000 mAh, compared to the Pixel 4's 2800 mAh, though the latter supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Pixel 4 offering a more streamlined software experience and timely updates, while the Poco M4 Pro runs MIUI 13 based on Android 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4
Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro
General
Release Date
2019, October 15
2022, February 28
Announced
2019, October 15
2022, February 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6.43"
Type
P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR
AMOLED, 90Hz, 700 nits, 1000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~444 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 640
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1.22µm, no AFTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
33W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 100% in 58 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm (5.79 x 2.71 x 0.32 in)
159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm (6.30 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)
Weight
162 g
179.5 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange
Power Black, Cool Blue, Poco Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.85 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
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 (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE (CA)
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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
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, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass