Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Xiaomi 12 Pro sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $999 versus $1,099, a difference of about $100. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL stands out for largest pixel ever at 6.8 inches, while Xiaomi 12 Pro is praised for 120w wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- →Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- →5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- →Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
Buy the Xiaomi 12 Pro if…
- →120W wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes
- →Triple 50 MP camera system
- →QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pros
- Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- 5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
- 16GB RAM with up to 1TB
Cons
- 221g is heavy for a Pixel
- 37W charging is slow for this price
- $1099 starting price
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Pros
- 120W wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes
- Triple 50 MP camera system
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision
- Harman Kardon quad speakers
- 50W wireless charging is very fast
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 thermal throttling
- No official IP rating
- MIUI 13 has ads and bloatware
- 2x telephoto zoom is limited
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 205 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | No official rating |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm | 163.6 x 74.6 x 8.16 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX707) |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/1.9, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7 | 50 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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