Google Pixel 8 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $699 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4575); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,443,431); the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 205g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 79
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 48
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $699 vs $899

  • Better camera (79/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1443431
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4575 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (76/100 vs 48/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1443431 3207005
Geekbench Single 1722 3228
Geekbench Multi 4458 9553
Display 6.2" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 18W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm
Weight 187 g 205 g
Price $699 $899
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
44
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 8 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
68/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +55.0%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Google Pixel 8 by 55.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $200. Google Pixel 8 is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (93/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (87/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (76/100 vs 48/100).

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

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

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

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

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

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 63/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 70/100).

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

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