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Xiaomi Poco X6 vs Google Pixel 8

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Xiaomi Poco X6 vs Google Pixel 8

63 out of 100
Xiaomi Poco X6
VS
76 out of 100
Google Pixel 8
Xiaomi Poco X6
Google Pixel 8

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.67-inch Xiaomi Poco X6 (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2) that was released on January 11, 2024, against the Google Pixel 8, which is powered by Google Tensor G3 and came out 3 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Poco X6
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Supports higher wattage charging (67W versus 27W)
  • Has a 0.47 inch larger screen size
  • Comes with 525 mAh larger battery capacity: 5100 vs 4575 mAh
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port
  • Has a built-in infrared port
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8
  • 92% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1142K versus 595K)
  • Handles wireless charging up to 18W
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • Delivers 8% higher peak brightness (1459 against 1346 nits)
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
  • Ready for eSIM technology

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Poco X6 and Google Pixel 8 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Poco X6
vs
Pixel 8

Display

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Size6.67 inches6.2 inches
Resolution1220 x 2712 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI446 ppi428 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (30-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness1800 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 1400 nits
HDR supportYes, Dolby VisionYes, HDR10+
Screen protectionGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio89.8%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space - 99.2%
PWM - 170 Hz
Response time - 3 ms
Contrast - ∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Poco X6
1346 nits
Pixel 8+8%
1459 nits

Design and build

Height161.15 mm (6.34 inches)150.5 mm (5.93 inches)
Width74.24 mm (2.92 inches)70.8 mm (2.79 inches)
Thickness7.98 mm (0.31 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight181 g (6.38 oz)187 g (6.6 oz)
WaterproofIP54IP68
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialPlasticGlass
Frame materialPlasticMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, BlueBlack, Gray, Rose gold
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
Poco X6+3%
89.8%
Pixel 8
87.1%

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Poco X6 and Google Pixel 8 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Google Tensor G3
Max clock2400 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.95 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78		- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsAdreno 710Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units256896
GPU clock940 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~481.3 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Poco X6
1030
Pixel 8+65%
1697
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Poco X6
2980
Pixel 8+44%
4281
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Poco X6
595319
Pixel 8+92%
1142697
CPU204963355012
GPU116128374696
Memory124139183080
UX150089229909
Total score5953191142697
Samples[55 tests][9 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size8, 12 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5X
Memory clock2133 MHz4200 MHz
Channels24
Storage
Storage size256, 512 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)Android 14
ROMHyperOS 1.0Stock Android
OS size - 14 GB

Battery

Capacity5100 mAh4575 mAh
Max charge power67 W27 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo Yes (18 W)
Reverse chargingNoYes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (78% in 30 min)Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full charging time0:48 hr1:16 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing06:45 hr08:08 hr
Watching video10:18 hr14:06 hr
Gaming04:35 hr04:49 hr
Standby99 hr81 hr
General battery life
Poco X6
18:31 hr
Pixel 8+6%
19:39 hr

Main camera

Matrix64 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution9000 x 70008192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens118°126°
Lenses1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution64 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Focal length25 mm25 mm
SensorOmnivision OV64BSamsung GNV
Sensor size1/2"1/1.31"
Pixel size0.7 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorSony IMX355Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sensor size1/4"1/2.9"
Pixel size1.14 micron1.25 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution2 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
SensorOmnivision OV02B10 -
Sensor size1/5" -
Pixel size1.75 micron -
StabilizationDigital -

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh - 70
Preview - 64
Zoom - 129
Samples - Photo samples of Google Pixel 8 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels16 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Image resolution4608 x 34563648 x 2736
Aperturef/2.6f/2.2
Focal length - 21 mm
SensorOmnivision OV16A1Q -
Sensor size1/3.06"1/3.1"
Pixel size1 micron1.22 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPort - Yes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portYesNo
Network
Number of SIM*21
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandby -
eSIM support*NoYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*1820
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesNo
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryMid-rangeFlagship
AnnouncedJanuary 2024October 2023
Release dateJanuary 2024October 2023
Launch price$249$699
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 67 WNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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