Google Pixel 3a XL vs Xiaomi Mi 9: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 3a XL vs Xiaomi Mi 9. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 3a XLGoogle Pixel 3a XLGlobal · 4GB · 64GB · G020B
Xiaomi Mi 9Xiaomi Mi 9Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Basics
Google Pixel 3a XL
Google Pixel 3a XL
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G020B
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Xiaomi Mi 9
Xiaomi Mi 9
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.9Design & Materials 7.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.5Performance & Hardware 7.0Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.0Camera 7.0Camera
Connectivity score 7.3 Connectivity 7.1 Connectivity
Battery score 5.0 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
14 reviews
9.2
289 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 3a XL vs Xiaomi Mi 9

Specs Google Pixel 3a XL price comparison Google Pixel 3a XL
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G020B 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi 9 Xiaomi Mi 9
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 6" 6.4"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 76% useful 86% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 76.1 mm
160.1 mm
8.2 mm 		74.7 mm
157.5 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 167 g 173 g
Micro SnapD. 670
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 855
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 159.000
v? 		572.657
v10
Battery 3700 mAh 3300 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 24.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Google Xiaomi
Aliases G020B Xiaomi Mi9, M1902F1A, M1902F1T

Release Date
Release date May 2019,
4 years ago 		February 2019,
5 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 3a XL
Xiaomi Mi 9
Google Pixel 3a XL
Xiaomi Mi 9
Size
76.1 mm • 160.1 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.7 mm • 157.5 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 167 g 173 g
Usable surface 76 % 86 %
Materials Polycarbonate Ceramics
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Purple-ish
Black

Blue

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6" 6.4"
Type Oled • gOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 402 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dragontrail glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • 103% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.3
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.3
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.7
9.1
Number of reviews
14 reviews
289 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
CPU 2x Kryo 360 2.0 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz 1x Kryo 485 2.84 GHz + 3x Kryo 485 2.4 GHz + 4x Kryo 485 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 615 Qualcomm Adreno 640 600MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
159.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 54% of devices
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572.657
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 79% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.0
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.2
9.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.6
9.5
Number of reviews
14 reviews
289 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.75
ISO -- 100 - 3200
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2"
2
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K3M5
Type
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/3.4"
3
Camera type
--

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX481
Type
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/3.09"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 24.8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX355 Sony IMX576 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.00 µm 0.90 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/2.78"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
110
Mobile
115
Photo
99
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.6
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
9.5
8.2
Quality of selfies
8.9
8.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
8.7
Number of reviews
14 reviews
289 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 1X
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.0
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.390 W/Kg on head
0.900 W/Kg on body 		1.389 W/Kg on head
1.301 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.190 W/Kg on head
0.800 W/Kg on body 		0.990 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.6
9.3
Quality of the GPS
9.2
9.3
And the WiFi?
8.8
9.4
Number of reviews
14 reviews
289 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
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3300 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
27.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 21%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 36%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
14 reviews
289 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 64%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 29%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 9%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Every six months
  • 91%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 39%
    Every six months
  • 56%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
14 reviews
289 reviews
Prices
From $ 141 --
From $ 197 --

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