Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 Security vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Pixel 6 Pro
$899
5categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
13categories won
4 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Google Pixel 6 Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Pixel 6 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel 6 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Pixel 6 Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 4x dedicated optical zoom.
Pixel 6 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $899 vs $999.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Pixel 6 Pro vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.71" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120Winner | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 512 ppiWinner | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1100 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 Security | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 5 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 780,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3450 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 4xWinner | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 11.1 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps HDR10 | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,003 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 210 g | 191 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Polished alloy frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 5 years | 5 years |
| Security updates | 6 yearsWinner | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $899Winner | $999 |
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Pioneering the bespoke Google Tensor processor and Google's signature horizontal camera visor, the Pixel 6 Pro redefined computational photography with Magic Eraser, Real Tone, and a 4x periscope zoom lens.
- Display
- 6.71"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 Security
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,003mAh
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh