Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 Pro
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| GooglePixel 11 Pro | XiaomiXiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2026 | September 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3″ | 6.3″ |
| Resolution | 2856 × 1280 (better) | 2656 × 1220 |
| Sharpness | 497 pixels per inch (better) | 464 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LTPO OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,600 nits (better) | 3,500 nits |
| Display type | Super Actua display; LTPO OLED | AMOLED; rear 2.7-inch AMOLED screen, 904 × 572, up to 120 Hz |
| Pixel density | 495 ppi | – |
| Brightness detail | Up to 2,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,600 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio) | Multi-scenario peak 3,500 nits on both screens; minimum 1 nit |
| Always-on display | – | Full-screen always-on display |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with anti-scratch shield | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass |
| Display features | Smooth Display (1–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours); HiLight colour-coded notification lights on the back | P3 colour gamut; full-brightness single-pulse DC dimming; main-screen HDR10+, HDR Vivid and Dolby Vision; wet-hand touch; up to 300 Hz main-screen and 120 Hz rear-screen touch sampling |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Memory | 12 GB – 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| CPU | – | Third-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU up to 4.60 GHz; third-generation TSMC 3 nm process; Notebookcheck confirms the English Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 name |
| GPU | – | Adreno GPU; maker does not publish a model number |
| AI engine | – | Qualcomm AI Engine |
| Storage type | Zoned UFS on the 512 GB and 1 TB models | LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage; maker lists 12/16 GB RAM and 256/512 GB/1 TB storage independently, with 16 GB/1 TB explicitly paired; other RAM pairings omitted |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5× | 5× |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 50 MP (better) |
| Main camera | 50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.3″ sensor, optical image stabilisation | 50 MP Light Hunter 950L, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS, QPD autofocus; 4-in-1 2.44 µm pixels; 1G+6P lens |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.51″ sensor | 50 MP, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view, autofocus; 5 cm macro |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 23° field of view, 1/1.95″ sensor, optical image stabilisation | 50 MP floating periscope, ƒ/3.0, OIS; 20 cm telephoto macro |
| Front camera | 42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view | 50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 90° field of view, autofocus |
| Zoom | Pro Zoom up to 120×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10× | – |
| Video recording | 8K at 24/30 fps (with Video Boost); 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Night Sight Video; Super Zoom Video up to 20×; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC, AVC, AV1 and VP9 | 8K at 30 fps; 4K at 30, 60 or 120 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 720p at 120, 240, 480, 960 or 1,920 fps and 1080p at 120, 240 or 960 fps |
| Front video | 4K at 30/60 fps | 4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps |
| Camera features | Pro controls, High-Res 50 MP photos and portraits, Magic Capture, Camera Looks, Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Instant Night Sight, Astrophotography, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Auto Best Take; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor | Leica Authentic and Vibrant looks; rear-screen selfies and preview; dynamic photos, Dolby Vision, motion capture, subject and audio tracking, portrait, night, Pro, time-lapse, panorama and document modes |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,850 mAh | 6,300 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 30 W | Up to 100 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | Up to 25 W | Up to 50 W (better) |
| Battery life detail | 30+ hours; minimum capacity 4,707 mAh | 6,300 mAh typical; 6,150 mAh minimum; built-in non-removable battery |
| Wired charging | Up to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 30 W | QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and 100 W PPS supported |
| Wireless charging | Pixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2.2-certified, up to 25 W | Xiaomi wireless charging |
| Charges other devices | Not supported (no Battery Share) | 22.5 W wired and wireless reverse charging |
| Connectivity | ||
| Satellite messaging | Yes | – |
| Mobile network | 5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GM45K | 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/18/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78/80/81/83/84/89; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/66 and TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42/48; 4×4 MIMO; China carrier and software restrictions apply |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only) | Dual nano-SIM; dual-active operation depends on SA bands and carrier support |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7, enhanced Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4 and 5 GHz; 2×2 MIMO, MLO, 8×8 sounding, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity | Bluetooth 5.4 and dual Bluetooth per current maker sheet; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC; Notebookcheck instead lists Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ultra Wideband | Ultra-wideband chip | – |
| NFC | Yes | Chinese Wallet transport, access-card and payment functions; availability depends on location and provider |
| Satellite features | Satellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation | – |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; a separate USB 3 cable is required because the supplied cable does not support USB 3 transfers |
| Positioning | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC); Thread networking | GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5, NavIC L5; assisted network positioning |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 204 g | 192 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 152.7 × 71.9 mm | 151.1 × 71.8 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | – |
| Stylus | No | – |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished aluminium frame, matte on Obsidian (100% recycled aluminium) | – |
| Colours | Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte) | Black, White, Cool Smoky Purple and Forest Green; China-market names |
| Buttons | Power button; volume buttons | – |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 under IEC 60529 | – |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock | 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer | Proximity, under-screen and rear ambient light/colour temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster, flicker, laser autofocus, barometer and Hall sensors |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; spatial audio | Stereo dual speakers; four microphones; Dolby Atmos, spatial audio and Hi-Res wired/wireless audio; USB-C digital headphones |
| Microphones | Three microphones with noise suppression | – |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 17 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 identified by Notebookcheck; China variant |
| Software updates | Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability) | – |
| AI features | Gemini Intelligence, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist | – |
| Safety features | Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protection | – |
| In the box | Pixel 11 Pro, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | Phone, power adapter, USB-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool and documentation; contents can vary with sales bundle |
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