Xiaomi Mi 9 vs. Google Pixel 3a

Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 6.39" (2340x1080) Super AMOLED
  • 6GB/8GB
    Snapdragon 855 SoC     64GB/128GB Storage
  • 48-MP, f/1.75 2 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 101
  • 3300 mAh W-Charge Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+
Xiaomi Mi 9
News (1)
Xiaomi Mi 9 Price
$399. Search
Google Pixel 3a
  • 5.6" (2220x1080) P-OLED
  • 4GB
    Snapdragon 670 SoC     64GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.8, OIS 1 Rear Camera
    CAMERA HW score: 88
  • 3000 mAh
Pixel 3a
News (4)
Pixel 3a Price
$349. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameMi 9Pixel 3a
ProductXiaomi Mi 9 (Launched 2019-02-01), Price: 399 USD at AmazonPixel 3a (Launched 2019-05-01), Price: 349 USD at Amazon
Display6.39" 2340x1080 Super AMOLED 5.6" 2220x1080 P-OLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 27mm 48-MP f/1.75 (Primary)
  • 51mm 12-MP f/2.2
  • 27mm 12-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 18mm 20-MP f/2
  • 8-MP f/2
Computing
  • Snapdragon 855 SoC
  • 6GB/8GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB Storage
  • Snapdragon 670 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB Storage
Battery3300 mAh, Wireless Charging, Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+3000 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 173g (6.1oz), 74.67x157.5x7.61 mm (2.94 x 6.20 x 0.30 inches)IP Rating, 147g (5.2oz), 71.1x152.4x7.6 mm (2.80 x 6.00 x 0.30 inches)
Price (Market)$399$349
Price at Launch$599$399
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Display
Product NameMi 9Pixel 3a
TypeSuper AMOLEDP-OLED
Diagonal (inches)6.39"5.6"
Display/Body Ratio85.2%73.5%
Resolution2340x10802220x1080
Sharpness (PPI)403 PPI441 PPI
Brightness (specs)600 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • 2.5D
  • Always-On
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameMi 9Pixel 3a
Megapixel48-MP12-MP
Aperturef/1.75f/1.8
Focal Length (35mm) 27mm27mm
Sensor SizeMediumSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
  • Laser-Assisted
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • Dual LED Flash
  • LED Flash
  • Autofocus
  • HDR Photo
  • Quad Bayer
  • Dual LED Flash
  • LED Flash
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 2160p/60fps
  • 1080p/960fps
  • 720p/960fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/120fps
  • 720p/240fps
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameMi 9
Megapixel12-MP
Aperturef/2.2
Focal Length (35mm) 51mm
Sensor SizeVery small
Battery
Product NameMi 9Pixel 3a
Battery TypeLi-PolyLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3300 mAh3000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
Fast-Charge ProtocolQualcomm Quick Charge 4+
Computing
Product NameMi 9Pixel 3a
Processor BrandQualcommQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 855Snapdragon 670
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.84 GHz2 GHz
RAM Options6GB/8GB4GB
Internal Storage Options64GB/128GB64GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 9.0Android 9.0
Communications
Product NameMi 9Pixel 3a
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT11 603 Mbps
LTE Bands12, 28, 38, 39, 40, 4112, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • EV-DO A
  • TD-SCDMA
  • TD-HSDPA
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • EV-DO A
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 2.0
  • USB OTG
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head0.99 W/Kg1.19 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.04 W/Kg0.8 W/Kg
SAR EU Head1.389 W/Kg1.39 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.301 W/Kg0.9 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameMi 9Pixel 3a
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Sim Card 1
Product NameMi 9Pixel 3a
NameSIM1
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NameMi 9Pixel 3a
Multimedia Features
  • IR
  • DLNA
  • DLNA
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • DIVX
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • H.265
  • MP4
  • VC-1
  • XVID
  • DIVX
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • H.265
  • MP4
  • VC-1
  • VP8
  • XVID
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou

Xiaomi Mi 9 vs. Google Pixel 3a Specs & Speed Benchmarks

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