Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Google Pixel 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5050); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,367,231).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Google Pixel 8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 213g vs 224g
- Better display (87/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1367231
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4500
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8 Pro — 54/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (98/100 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 Ultra (China) and the Google Pixel 8 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1367231 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1750 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4500 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2992x1344 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 153 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×76.5×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro
- 6.7" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 23W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Google Pixel 8 Pro by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $107. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $107 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (98/100 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 Ultra (China) and the Google Pixel 8 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Google Pixel 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.