Google Pixel 5 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 5 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 27/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4080); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 597,974); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 109); the Google Pixel 5 is noticeably lighter (151g vs 219g).
Google Pixel 5
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 151g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4080 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 5 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (82/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 5 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4080 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 109 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 144.7×70.4×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 151 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Google Pixel 5
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 5
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Google Pixel 5
- 4080 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 5 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 5 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Google Pixel 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (82/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 by 57 points (84/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 5 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.