Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17

The Google Pixel 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,732 vs 1,367,231); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 213g).

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
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 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207732 vs 1367231
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4500
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 213g
  • Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $999

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8 Pro — 56/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; 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 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 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (63/100 vs 42/100).

Google Pixel 8 Pro: The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1367231 3207732
Geekbench Single 1750 3566
Geekbench Multi 4500 10162
Display 6.7" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2992x1344 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 7000 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
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 213 g 191 g
Launch price $999 $709
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
83
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • 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
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 23W
56
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 8 Pro Google Tensor G3
72/100
1367231 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +57.4%
3207732 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Google Pixel 8 Pro by 57.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8 Pro
$999
Xiaomi 17
$709

Launch price difference: $290. Xiaomi 17 was $290 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (63/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 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?

The Google Pixel 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

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

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

The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.