Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Google Pixel 4a 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 40/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3885); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 4a 5G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G by 47 points (87/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Performance 44
Display 84
Camera 17
Battery 19
Portability 76
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Google Pixel 4a 5G better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 224g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3885 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 19/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 4a 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 47 points higher (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (83/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (76/100 vs 42/100).

Google Pixel 4a 5G: The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
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 4a 5G Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 597974 3942923
Geekbench Single 799 3640
Geekbench Multi 1836 11033
Display 6.2" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3885 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 2 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 153.9×74.0×8.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 168 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • 3885 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 4a 5G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 4a 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
40/100
597974 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +84.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Google Pixel 4a 5G by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (98/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (87/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (83/100 vs 19/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (76/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G by 47 points (87/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Google Pixel 4a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

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

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a better fit for everyday use. 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.