Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Google Pixel 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 72/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5050); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,367,231); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 213g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 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 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Google Pixel 8 Pro better?

  • Better camera (83/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better display (87/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1367231
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4500
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 213g
  • Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $999

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 14 points higher (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8 Pro — 56/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (64/100 vs 42/100).

Google Pixel 8 Pro: The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
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 8 Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1367231 3569354
Geekbench Single 1750 3310
Geekbench Multi 4500 10070
Display 6.7" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2992x1344 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 23W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 153
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 2400 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.6×76.5×8.8 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 213 g 192 g
Launch price $999 $825
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
83
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • 6.7" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
87
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 23W
56
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 8 Pro Google Tensor G3
72/100
1367231 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +61.7%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Google Pixel 8 Pro by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8 Pro
$999
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Launch price difference: $174. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $174 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (95/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (64/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The Google Pixel 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 70/100).

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

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