Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 Pro

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Pixel 9 Pro compared with Xiaomi 17 Pro
GooglePixel 9 ProXiaomiXiaomi 17 Pro
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2024September 2025
Display
Screen size6.3″6.3″
Resolution2856 × 1280 (better)2656 × 1220
Sharpness497 pixels per inch (better)464 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits3,500 nits (better)
Display typeSuper Actua display; LTPO OLEDAMOLED; rear 2.7-inch AMOLED screen, 904 × 572, up to 120 Hz
Pixel density495 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 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 protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass
Display featuresSmooth Display (1–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)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
ChipTensor G4Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory16 GB16 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB256 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–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 camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera48 MP50 MP
Optical zoom5×5×
Front camera42 MP50 MP (better)
Main camera50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.31″ sensor, optical image stabilisation50 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 camera48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor50 MP, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view, autofocus; 5 cm macro
Telephoto camera48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 22° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor, optical image stabilisation50 MP floating periscope, ƒ/3.0, OIS; 20 cm telephoto macro
Front camera42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 90° field of view, autofocus
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 30×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10×–
Video recording8K at 30 fps (with Video Boost); 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Night Sight Video; Super Res Zoom Video up to 20×; Cinematic Blur; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC and AVC8K 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 video4K at 30/60 fps4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresPro controls, High-Res (up to 50 MP), Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces; Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Zoom Enhance; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensorLeica 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
Battery4,700 mAh6,300 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 27 WUp to 100 W (better)
Wireless chargingUp to 21 WUp to 50 W (better)
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,558 mAh6,300 mAh typical; 6,150 mAh minimum; built-in non-removable battery
Wired chargingUp to 55% in about 30 minutes with Google's 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately); up to 27 WQC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and 100 W PPS supported
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 21 W on Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen) and up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargersXiaomi wireless charging
Charges other devicesBattery Share (wirelessly charges Qi-certified phones and accessories)22.5 W wired and wireless reverse charging
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GEC775G 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
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMDual nano-SIM; dual-active operation depends on SA bands and carrier support
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMOWi-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
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with dual antennasBluetooth 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 WidebandUltra-wideband chip–
NFCYesChinese Wallet transport, access-card and payment functions; availability depends on location and provider
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, included at no additional charge for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; a separate USB 3 cable is required because the supplied cable does not support USB 3 transfers
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5, NavIC L5; assisted network positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight199 g192 g (better)
Thickness8.5 mm8 mm (better)
Height × width152.8 × 72 mm151.1 × 71.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
StylusNo–
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished metal frame (100% recycled aluminium in the housing)–
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose QuartzBlack, White, Cool Smoky Purple and Forest Green; China-market names
ButtonsPower button; volume buttons–
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529–
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, temperature sensorProximity, under-screen and rear ambient light/colour temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster, flicker, laser autofocus, barometer and Hall sensors
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioStereo dual speakers; four microphones; Dolby Atmos, spatial audio and Hi-Res wired/wireless audio; USB-C digital headphones
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14Xiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 identified by Notebookcheck; China variant
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)–
AI featuresGemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live–
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts–
In the boxPixel 9 Pro, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM toolPhone, power adapter, USB-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool and documentation; contents can vary with sales bundle

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