Google Pixel 5 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Google Pixel 5 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 48/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4080); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 5 is noticeably lighter (151g vs 192g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 5
Performance 44
Display 70
Camera 49
Battery 31
Portability 84
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Google Pixel 5 better?
  • Lighter: 151g vs 192g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4080 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 12W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 38 points higher (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).

Google Pixel 5: The Google Pixel 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 5 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 597974 3569354
Geekbench Single 799 3310
Geekbench Multi 1836 10070
Display 6.0" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2656x1220
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4080 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 12W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 109
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 256GB / 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 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 151 g 192 g
Launch price $825
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 5
  • Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
49
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 5
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
70
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 5
  • 4080 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 12W
31
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 5 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
48/100
597974 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +83.2%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Google Pixel 5 by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 5
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (95/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (85/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (81/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (84/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Google Pixel 5 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 5 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Google Pixel 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.