Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Google Pixel 6 Pro (2021) runs on the Google Tensor, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5003); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,044,454).
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 210g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1044454
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1477
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3595
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5003 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 6 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Google Pixel 6 Pro — 42/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 Pro (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 6 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6 Pro (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 Pro (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 6 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044454 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1477 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3595 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5003 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 134 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $799 |
Google Pixel 6 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.85
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 11MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 6 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 6 Pro
- 5003 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 23W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 6 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Google Pixel 6 Pro by 71.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Xiaomi 17 Max was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 Pro (97/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 6 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6 Pro (90/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 Pro (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 6 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 Pro by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 6 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Google Pixel 6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 6 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Google Pixel 6 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.