Pixel 10
Xiaomi 17
🏆 Verdict
Xiaomi 17 is the better pick overall by 16.2 points, leading in Charging, Battery and Performance. The gap is large; Pixel 10 only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
Xiaomi 17 offers more for the money ($630 vs $799 at launch).
By category
Performance
Xiaomi 17 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (performance index 100 vs 80). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Xiaomi 17 has more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Xiaomi 17's main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP. More pixels help cropping and digital zoom, but final quality depends on sensor size and processing. Pixel 10 zooms further optically (5× vs 2.6×). Xiaomi 17 has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 10.5 MP).
Battery
Xiaomi 17's battery is 2,030 mAh larger (7,000 vs 4,970 mAh), about 41% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Xiaomi 17 charges faster over cable (100W vs 30W). Wireless charging is faster on Xiaomi 17 (50W vs 15W).
Display
Xiaomi 17's screen gets brighter (3,500 vs 3,000 nits), which shows outdoors. Xiaomi 17's screen is sharper (464 vs 421 ppi).
Build & durability
Both are similar in durability and weight.
Updates
Pixel 10 should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 4 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Pixel 10 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Google Tensor G5 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.3" OLED | Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2424×1080 (421 ppi) | Resolution | 2656×1220 (464 ppi) |
| 3,000 nits | Peak brightness | 3,500 nits |
| 48 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 13 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 10.8 MP · 5× | Telephoto | 50 MP · 2.6× |
| 10.5 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 4,970 mAh | Battery | 7,000 mAh |
| 30 W | Wired charging | 100 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 50 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 204 g | Weight | 191 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| $799 | Launch price | CNY 4,499 (≈ $630) |
| 2025-08 | Released | 2025-09 |
Official source: Pixel 10 · Official source: Xiaomi 17
⚠ Data pending confirmation: Xiaomi 17
Pixel 10
Pros
- 5× optical zoom
- 7 years of updates
Cons
- Slower chip
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (30W)
- Dimmer screen
Xiaomi 17
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5)
- 16 GB RAM
- 7,000 mAh battery
- 100W charging
- 3,500 nits peak
Cons
- Shorter update window
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.