Google Pixel 9 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 69/100 (a 17-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 1,561,427).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 73
Display 82
Camera 75
Battery 46
Portability 55
Value for money 50
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $825

  • Overall rating 69/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1561427
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1850
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4900
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 198g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 17 points higher (86/100 vs 69/100). 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 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (84/100 vs 50/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1561427 3569354
Geekbench Single 1850 3310
Geekbench Multi 4900 10070
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 2700 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 198 g 192 g
Price $799 $825
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
69/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +56.3%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Google Pixel 9 by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $26. Google Pixel 9 is cheaper by $26.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (95/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (84/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (84/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

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

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 75/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 73/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. 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.