Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi 17
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,433,693).
Google Pixel 8a
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $709
- Overall rating 65/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (86/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $499 | $709 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Google Pixel 8a by 56.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $210. Google Pixel 8a is cheaper by $210.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (95/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (87/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (86/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Xiaomi 17?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Xiaomi 17?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.