Google Pixel 11a vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G6, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,933,536).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 11a

Performance 83
Display 82
Camera 36
Battery 54
Portability —
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Google Pixel 11a better?


  • Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1933536
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2755
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7563
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 11a vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11a and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (83/100 vs 54/100).

Google Pixel 11a: The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 11a Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Google Tensor G6 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1933536 3950082
Geekbench Single 2755 3639
Geekbench Multi 7563 11047
Display 6.3" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2424 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging 10W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera — 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3350 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight — 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 11a

  • Main: 48MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: —
36
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 11a

  • 6.3" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2424
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 11a

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 10W
54
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 11a and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 11a Google Tensor G6
65/100
1933536 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +51.1%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Google Pixel 11a by 51.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 11a

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (98/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11a and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (87/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (83/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 11a or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11a and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Google Pixel 11a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11a or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11a or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 11a over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.