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Google Pixel 11 vs Xiaomi 17

Same price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short version

Which one should you buy?

Same price: both start at ₹89,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.

  • The Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery: 6,330 mAh against 4,985 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 30W.
  • The Xiaomi 17 has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,500 nits against 3,000) and sharper (2656 x 1220 against Full HD+).
Which to buy

The Xiaomi 17 is the easy pick: same price, and it wins on the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen.

Side by side

Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Display

SpecPixel 11Xiaomi 17
Size 6.3 inches 6.3 inches
Panel OLED CrystalRes OLED
Resolution 2424 x 1080 (Full HD+) 2656 x 1220 (better)
Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
Peak brightness 3,000 nits 3,500 nits (better)
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0

Performance

SpecPixel 11Xiaomi 17
Chipset Tensor G6 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPU Not listed Octa-core, up to 4.6GHz
GPU Not listed Adreno
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB 512GB
Software Android 17 · 7 OS updates HyperOS 3

Camera

SpecPixel 11Xiaomi 17
Rear cameras 48MP main (f/1.7, OIS) + 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 10.8MP telephoto (f/3.1, OIS, 5x optical zoom) 50MP main (f/1.67, OIS) + 50MP 60mm telephoto (f/2.0, OIS) + 50MP ultrawide (f/2.4)
Front camera 10.5MP (f/2.2, AF) 50MP (f/2.2, AF)
Video 4K at 60fps (rear), 4K at 60fps (front) 8K at 30fps (rear), 4K at 60fps (front)

Battery

SpecPixel 11Xiaomi 17
Battery 4,985 mAh 6,330 mAh (better)
Wired charging 30W 100W (better)
Wireless charging 25W 50W (better)

Build and connectivity

SpecPixel 11Xiaomi 17
Network 5G (Sub-6), 4G LTE 5G, 4G LTE
SIM Nano SIM + eSIM Dual SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Dust and water IP68 IP68 + IP69
Weight 197 g 191 g (better)
Thickness 8.6 mm 8.06 mm (better)
Colours Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, Obsidian Venture Green, Black, Ice Blue

Availability

SpecPixel 11Xiaomi 17
Launch in India 12 Aug 2026 11 Mar 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Pixel 11
  • 12GB + 256GB₹89,999
  • 12GB + 512GB₹94,999
Xiaomi 17
  • 12GB + 512GB₹89,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

Pixel 11 vs Xiaomi 17, answered

In India, the Google Pixel 11 starts at ₹89,999 and the Xiaomi 17 starts at ₹89,999.

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Which is cheaper, the Pixel 11 or the Xiaomi 17?

Neither: both start at ₹89,999. The Pixel 11 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹94,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Pixel 11 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17, with 6,330 mAh to 4,985 mAh. For charging, the Xiaomi 17 is quicker: 100W 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, the Xiaomi 17's: it is brighter (3,500 to 3,000 nits). The Pixel 11 has a 6.3-inch OLED at 120Hz, the Xiaomi 17 a 6.3-inch CrystalRes OLED at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 48MP main (f/1.7, OIS) on the Pixel 11 and 50MP main (f/1.67, OIS) on the Xiaomi 17. 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 11 runs the Tensor G6, the Xiaomi 17 the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

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?

They weigh about the same: 197 g and 191 g.