Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 53/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5060); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,585,585).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 31 points (84/100 vs 53/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Performance 26
Display 100
Camera 88
Battery 46
Design 23
Value for money 34
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?

  • Overall rating 53/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1585585
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1900
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5200
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5060 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 37W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $1099

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 88/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 31 points higher (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (26/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (55/100 vs 34/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 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 XL Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1585585 3654776
Geekbench Single 1900 3640
Geekbench Multi 5200 11033
Display 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2992x1344 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5060 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 37W 100W
Wireless charging 23W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 160
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 42 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm
Weight 221 g 219 g
Price $1099 $799
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
88
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • 5060 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
46
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Google Tensor G4
53/100
1585585 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +56.6%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 56.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
$1099
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $300. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $300.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (88/100 vs 26/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (83/100 vs 46/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (26/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (55/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 31 points (84/100 vs 53/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 26/100).

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

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