Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,499,601); the Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 77
Battery 37
Design 51
Value for money 41
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1499601
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5100
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 37W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 77/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1499601 3998145
Geekbench Single 1880 3640
Geekbench Multi 5100 11033
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 37W 100W
Wireless charging 23W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 42 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 219 g
Price $999 $999
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
77
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
37
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
50/100
1499601 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +62.5%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 62.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999

Price difference: $0. Same price.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (92/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (82/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (51/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 77/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.