Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
₹30,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Pixel 10 Pro starts ₹30,000 lower: ₹1,09,999 against ₹1,39,999 for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
- The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the much faster chip: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 against the Tensor G5, going by published benchmark scores.
- The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 4,870 mAh. It also charges faster, at 90W against 30W.
- The Pixel 10 Pro has the better screen on paper: sharper (2856 x 1280 against 2608 x 1200).
- The Pixel 10 Pro is promised more software updates: 7 OS updates, against 5 OS updates and 6 years of security updates for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
- The Pixel 10 Pro is the lighter phone: 207 g against 218.4 g. It is smaller too, with a 6.3-inch screen against 6.9 inches.
Get the Pixel 10 Pro for the lower price, the sharper screen and longer software support. Get the Xiaomi 17 Ultra for the faster chip, the bigger battery and faster charging.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 16GB + 256GB₹1,09,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹1,39,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Pixel 10 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra, answered
In India, the Google Pixel 10 Pro starts at ₹1,09,999 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at ₹1,39,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Pixel 10 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Pixel 10 Pro, by ₹30,000. Starting prices: ₹1,09,999 for the Pixel 10 Pro, ₹1,39,999 for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
Which has the bigger battery, the Pixel 10 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra, with 6,000 mAh to 4,870 mAh. For charging, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is quicker: 90W to 30W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. The Pixel 10 Pro has a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED at 120Hz, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra a 6.9-inch HyperRGB OLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.68, OIS) on the Pixel 10 Pro and 50MP 1-inch main (f/1.67, OIS) on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Pixel 10 Pro runs the Tensor G5, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Going by published benchmark scores, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
The Pixel 10 Pro. It is promised 7 OS updates; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, 5 OS updates and 6 years of security updates.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Pixel 10 Pro, at 207 g to 218.4 g.
