Xiaomi 17 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 241g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Lighter: 192g vs 241g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3310 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10070 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 315.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (81/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (84/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (64/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
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.