Google Pixel 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Google Pixel 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Pixel 12 Pro
$1,099
5categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
7categories won
5 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Google Pixel 12 Pro takes the overall win
The Google Pixel 12 Pro claims the overall win over the Xiaomi 16 Ultra, delivering a stronger technical package across measurable key specifications. In camera testing, the Pixel 12 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the Pixel 12 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 16 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen) and smooth everyday multitasking.
Pixel 12 Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
Pixel 12 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1099 vs $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Pixel 12 Pro vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 12 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2856 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 489 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3500 nits | 3600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 12 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 12 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 5xWinner | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 12 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 12 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 12 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 7 years | — |
| Security updates | 7 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 12 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,099Winner | $1,299 |
Google Pixel 12 Pro
Packing a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 main sensor, 5x periscope telephoto, 50MP selfie shooter, and 5,100 mAh battery into a compact 6.4-inch chassis, the Pixel 12 Pro is the definitive compact photographer dream.
- Display
- 6.4"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,100mAh
Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh