Google Pixel 9 vs Xiaomi 17

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,561,427).

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9

Performance 73
Display 82
Camera 75
Battery 46
Portability 55
Value for money 52

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Google Pixel 9 better?


  • Overall rating 69/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1561427
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1850
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4900
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 198g
  • Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $799

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 — 52/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1561427 3248535
Geekbench Single 1850 3566
Geekbench Multi 4900 10162
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7000 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
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 198 g 191 g
Launch price $799 $709

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP 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

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
69/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +51.9%
3248535 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Google Pixel 9 by 51.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9

$799

Xiaomi 17

$709

Launch price difference: $90. Xiaomi 17 was $90 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

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

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (87/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

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

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

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

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

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

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

The Google Pixel 9 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.