Consolidated flagships are no longer prevalent, especially after Apple dropped the iPhone 14 Plus. However, there are some tiny high-end phones available. One of the most recent is the Google Pixel 7, which has incredible specs and is marketed at a very appealing price while still having tiny proportions. It is time for everyone to decide if the new Pixel is the greatest tiny flagship on the market. And there is no better approach to comprehend it than to contrast it with the greatest small device from other firms. Here is a comparison of the major specifications of the Google Pixel 7 and the Xiaomi 12 to help you decide.
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Design
I adore the Google Pixel 7’s design since it is so unique. The phone has a horizontal camera module, which is quite uncommon in premium phones. The module is constructed of recyclable aluminum, as is the device’s frame, while the back side is composed of glass and covered by Gorilla Glass Victus, the same as the front glass. As a result, you receive superior materials and high build quality with this item. With IP68 certification, the device is even waterproof and dustproof. The Xiaomi 12 is also composed of quality materials, such as glass for the back that is covered by Gorilla Glass 5, glass for the front that is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, and an aluminum frame. It is also expensive, however, the Pixel outperforms it in terms of build quality.
Display
When we look at the stats, the Xiaomi 12 appears to have a better display. It boasts an AMOLED panel with a size of 6.28 inches that can display up to 68 billion colors, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, Dolby Vision compatibility, HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Google Pixel 7 features a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a refresh rate of 90 Hz, HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Both phones offer stereo speakers for a better music experience, but no 3.5 mm audio connector.
Camera
If you are looking for the most advanced camera setup, you should go for the Google Pixel 7 as Google managed to obtain an amazing camera algorithm for stunning photo quality. The handset sports a 50 MP main camera with OIS, a 12 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 10.8 MP front camera able to record 4K videos at 60 fps. The Xiaomi 12 has a triple camera including a 50 MP main sensor, a 13 MP ultrawide shooter, a 5 MP telephoto macro camera, and a 32 MP selfie shooter.
Specs & Performance
The hardware on the Xiaomi 12 is more powerful than the hardware on the Google Pixel 7, therefore you will enjoy better performance if you select it. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform is created using a 4 nm manufacturing process and an octa-core architecture consisting of a Cortex X2 CPU operating at a maximum frequency of 3 GHz, three Cortex A710 CPUs running at 2.5 GHz, four Cortex A510 CPUs running at 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 730 GPU. The SoC is coupled with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native UFS 3.1 storage. The Google Pixel 7 features a 5 nm Google Tensor G2 CPU, 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. On the other hand, it ships with a more latest Android version (Android 13) and will receive speedier software support.
Battery
The Xiaomi 12 has a larger battery, but the change is minimal, so you should not notice significant variations in battery life. The Xiaomi 12, on the other hand, charges much faster owing to 67W fast charging and 50W fast wireless charging.
Price & Availability
The Xiaomi 12 is presently available for Php39,999, while the Goole Pixel 7 is priced at $599 (roughly Php34,779). Which one would you choose?
