Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 72/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,606,238).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1606238
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 5100
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 37W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 50/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 14 points higher (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 Pro — 54/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1606238 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1880 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5100 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1280 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 37W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 55.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $174. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (95/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (84/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.