Google Pixel 6 vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare Google Pixel 6 vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 Security vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Pixel 6
$599
1categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
18categories won
2 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Google Pixel 6, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel 6 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Pixel 6 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $1049.
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 6 vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 6 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 411 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 6 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 Security | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 5 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 740,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3380 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 6 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps HDR10 | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 6 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,614 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 21 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 6 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 g | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.1 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Matte aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 back, Gorilla Glass Victus front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 6 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 6 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 6 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $599Winner | $1,049 |
Google Pixel 6
Offering a flat 6.4-inch 90Hz AMOLED panel, tactile matte black aluminum rails, playful two-tone colorways (Kinda Coral, Sorta Seafoam), and the flagship 50MP GN1 sensor, the Pixel 6 offered unrivaled value.
- Display
- 6.4"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 Security
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,614mAh
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh