Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 Ultra
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| GooglePixel 11 Pro XL | XiaomiXiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2026 | March 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.8″ | 6.9″ |
| Resolution | 2992 × 1344 (better) | 2608 × 1200 |
| Sharpness | 482 pixels per inch (better) | 416 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,600 nits (better) | 3,500 nits |
| Display type | Super Actua display; LTPO OLED | 6.9-inch Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED display, 2608 × 1200 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi | – |
| Brightness detail | Up to 2,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,600 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio) | 3,500 nits multi-scenario peak brightness |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with anti-scratch shield | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 |
| 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 | 1–120 Hz refresh; touch sampling up to 300 Hz; DCI-P3; 12-bit colour depth; eye-care DC dimming; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision; wet touch; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (hardware), Flicker Free and Circadian Friendly certified |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Memory | 12 GB – 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 512 GB, 1 TB |
| CPU | – | 2 prime cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 performance cores up to 3.62 GHz; 3 nm |
| GPU | – | Adreno GPU |
| Storage type | Zoned UFS on the 512 GB and 1 TB models | UFS 4.1; LPDDR5X RAM |
| Cooling | – | Xiaomi 3D Dual-Channel IceLoop system |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5× (better) | 4.3× |
| 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 Fusion 1050L, 1″ sensor, 3.2 µm 4-in-1 pixels, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS; Leica Summilux 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 Samsung JN5, 1/2.75″ sensor, ƒ/2.2, 14 mm equivalent, 115° field of view |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 23° field of view, 1/1.95″ sensor, optical image stabilisation | 200 MP Samsung HPE, 1/1.4″ sensor, 2.24 µm 16-in-1 pixels, ƒ/2.39–ƒ/2.96, 75–100 mm equivalent continuous optical zoom, OIS |
| Front camera | 42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view | 50 MP OV50M, 1/2.87″ sensor, ƒ/2.2, 21 mm equivalent, 90° field of view, autofocus |
| Zoom | Pro Zoom up to 120×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10× | Continuous optical zoom from 75 to 100 mm (about 3.2× to 4.3× the 23 mm main camera); digital zoom up to 120× |
| 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 Dolby Vision at 30, 60 or 120 fps; Log up to 4K 120 fps with ACES; slow motion up to 1080p 1,920 fps; ShootSteady up to 2.8K 60 fps; night video up to 4K 24 fps |
| Front video | 4K at 30/60 fps | 4K Dolby Vision at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p Dolby Vision at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion up to 1080p 120 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; Xiaomi ProFocus; Lightning Burst; 200 MP telephoto mode; Super Macro; Live Cinematography; four-microphone array; laser focus and flicker sensors |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,115 mAh | 6,000 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 45 W | Up to 90 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | Up to 25 W | Up to 50 W (better) |
| Battery life detail | 30+ hours; minimum capacity 5,000 mAh | – |
| Wired charging | Up to 75% in about 30 minutes with a 45 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 45 W | 90 W HyperCharge; QC3+, PD3.0 and 90 W PPS (charger not included) |
| Wireless charging | Pixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2.2-certified, up to 25 W | 50 W wireless HyperCharge (charger sold separately) |
| Charges other devices | Not supported (no Battery Share) | – |
| Connectivity | ||
| Satellite messaging | Yes | No |
| Mobile network | 5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4HCD | 5G SA and NSA; 4G LTE; 4×4 MIMO |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only) | Nano-SIM + nano-SIM, nano-SIM + eSIM, or dual eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 with Multi-Link Operation, 2×2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity | Bluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC |
| Ultra Wideband | Ultra-wideband chip | – |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite features | Satellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation | – |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | – |
| Positioning | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC); Thread networking | GPS (L1+L5), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), Beidou, QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 226 g | 218.4 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.29 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 162.7 × 76.5 mm | 162.9 × 77.6 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Stylus | No | 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, Starlit Green (Starlit Green weighs 219 g) |
| Buttons | Power button; volume buttons | – |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 under IEC 60529 | IP68, tested in fresh water up to 6 m deep for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock | Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, IR blaster, flicker, laser focus, barometer, Hall; X-axis linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; spatial audio | Stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res and Hi-Res Audio Wireless |
| Microphones | Three microphones with noise suppression | – |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 17 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| 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 | Xiaomi HyperAI (AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter, AI Search); Circle to Search with Google; Google Gemini |
| Safety features | Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protection | – |
| In the box | Pixel 11 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | Phone, USB-C cable, SIM eject tool, protective case, safety information, quick start guide and warranty card (no charger) |
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