Google Pixel 7a vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $180 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 60/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,194,673).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 64
Display 70
Camera 67
Battery 37
Portability 52
Value for money 88
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $899

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1194673
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1459
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3451
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4385 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 22 points higher (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Google Tensor G2 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1194673 3207005
Geekbench Single 1459 3228
Geekbench Multi 3451 9553
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 7W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm
Weight 193 g 205 g
Price $180 $899
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
70
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
37
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
60/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +62.7%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Google Pixel 7a by 62.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $719. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $719.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (93/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (94/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (87/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.