Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Google Pixel 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 72/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,367,231).

The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Performance 70
Display 87
Camera 83
Battery 56
Portability 42
Value for money 56
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Google Pixel 8 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 213g vs 219g

  • Better display (87/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1367231
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4500
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 83/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8 Pro — 56/100, 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 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

Google Pixel 8 Pro: The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 17 Max: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Pro Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1367231 3654776
Geekbench Single 1750 3640
Geekbench Multi 4500 11033
Display 6.7" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2992x1344 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 23W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 153
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2400 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.6×76.5×8.8 mm
Weight 213 g 219 g
Launch price $999 $799
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
83
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • 6.7" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
87
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 23W
56
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Pro Google Tensor G3
72/100
1367231 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +62.6%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Google Pixel 8 Pro by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8 Pro
$999
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Max was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (97/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Google Pixel 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 83/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.