Google Pixel 10 vs Xiaomi 17T
It's close. Buy Google Pixel 10 if you want the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Xiaomi 17T if you want longer battery life and more speed for games.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryXiaomi 17T. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 8 out of 10, against 7. It has a 6500 mAh battery.
- SpeedXiaomi 17T. Faster for games and heavy apps: MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, speed score 7 out of 10, against 6.
- UpdatesGoogle Pixel 10. Android upgrades: until about Aug 2032 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Aug 2032 (7 years from launch).
- PriceGoogle Pixel 10. Costs 3% less.
Overall it's close, so pick the one that wins on what matters most to you.
Side by side
Compared like for like: every phone in its 12GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickGoogle Pixel 10 | Xiaomi 17T | Suggested by TuvvoMotorola Edge 70 MaxWins 7 of 10 key areas against Google Pixel 10₹7,800 cheaper for 12GB + 256GB, longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹67,799 12GB + 256GB | ₹69,999 12GB + 256GB | Best price of these phones₹59,999 12GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | Down ₹12,200 (15%) ₹79,999 at launch, ₹67,799 now 12GB + 256GB model | Up ₹10,000 (17%) ₹59,999 at launch, ₹69,999 now 12GB + 256GB model | Down ₹2,509 (4.6%) ₹54,999 at launch, ₹52,490 now 8GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 12GB + 256GB: ₹67,799 | 12GB + 256GB: ₹69,999 12GB + 512GB: ₹74,999 | 8GB + 256GB: ₹52,490 12GB + 256GB: ₹59,999 | |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Nothing that leads its price range | Brightest screen in its price range: 7,000 nits | |
| Launched | 20 August 2025 | 28 May 2026 | 15 July 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Aug 2032 (7 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about May 2031 (5 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Jul 2029 (3 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Aug 2032 (7 years from launch) | Security patches: until about May 2032 (6 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Jul 2031 (5 years from launch) | |
| Software now | Android 17 QPR1, launched with Android 16 | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) | Hello UI (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.7/10 | Best rating of these phones8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
| Battery | Lasts a full day; charging is slow at about 29W. 4970 mAh | Long battery life (17 hours 16 minutes in GSMArena's test) with 67W charging. 6500 mAh | Best battery of these phonesSolid battery life from 7100mAh, 90W wired charging and 25W magnetic wireless charging. 7100 mAh | |
| Camera | Best camera of these phonesVery good photos with a 5x zoom lens; Google's processing is great for people shots. | Best camera of these phonesAmong the best cameras in its class, especially the 50MP 5x zoom. | Good main and selfie cameras, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera. | |
| Speed | Tensor G5 is smooth for daily use but behind Snapdragon phones in heavy games. | Dimensity 8500 Ultra is fast and rarely slows down under load. | Best speed of these phonesSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 is fast for gaming and multitasking. | |
| Screen size | 6.3 inch | 6.59 inch | 6.82 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 3,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | 3,500 nits, very easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones7,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 29W wired, 15W wireless | 67W wired, no wireless | Best charging of these phones90W wired, 25W wireless | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | |
| Water and dust | IP68: survives a dunk in water | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | 204 g | Best weight of these phones200 g | 221 g | |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | Best thickness of these phones8.2 mm | 8.3 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Best tap to pay (nfc) of these phonesYes | Only on some versions | Best tap to pay (nfc) of these phonesYes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Obsidian, Frost, Indigo, Lemongrass | Violet, Blue, Black | Aqua Gray, Dark Shadow, Ice Melt | |
| Catch | Not the best for gaming, and charging is slow. The Pixel 11 is out now, so only buy the 10 at a discount. | Plastic frame, 67W charging feels slow, and the price has risen from ₹59,999 to ₹69,999. | Weak camera setup for the price, somewhat heavy, and only one storage size. | |
| What owners say | Owners often say it gets hot during long navigation, camera use or gaming, and can slow down or close apps to cool off. | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | 91mobiles 8.2/10 GSMArena | GSMArena TechRadar | GSMArena Smartprix 7.0/10 MySmartPrice |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
Full specifications (tap to open)
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Compared like for like: every phone in its 12GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2424) Actua OLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.59-inch 1.5K (1268 x 2756) AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500 nits peak, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 (TSMC 3nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.78GHz + 5x Cortex-A725 + 2x Cortex-A520 | 1x Cortex-A725 @ 3.4GHz + 3x Cortex-A725 @ 3.2GHz + 4x Cortex-A725 @ 2.2GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Imagination IMG DXT-48-1536 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Google TPU (TOPS not officially stated) | MediaTek NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB + 256GB (UFS 4.0; LPDDR5X) | 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB (UFS 4.1; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 4970 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Charging | 29W wired PD (about 55% in 30 min), 15W Qi2 magnetic wireless (Pixelsnap), reverse wireless | 67W wired (PD 3.0, PPS), 22.5W reverse wired; no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 48MP main (f/1.7, OIS) + 10.8MP 5x telephoto (f/3.1, OIS) + 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2); 10.5MP front | 50MP main (f/1.7, 1/1.55", OIS) + 50MP 5x periscope telephoto (f/3.0, 1/2.76", OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees); 32MP front; Leica tuning |
| Water and dust | IP68 | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 8.6mm thick, 204g | 8.2mm thick, 200g |
| Software | Android 16 at launch, Android 17 QPR1 now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 7 years promised | 5 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Only on some versions |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 3.2, satellite SOS | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC (market dependent), IR blaster, USB-C 2.0, NavIC |
| Modem | Exynos 5400 5G | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos (rated Very good by GSMArena, -24.6 LUFS); haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 3840Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated; GSMArena says it rarely throttles and the back gets warm but comfortable |
| Colours | Obsidian, Frost, Indigo, Lemongrass | Violet, Blue, Black |
Where to buy
- Google Pixel 10₹67,799
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- Xiaomi 17T₹69,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Google Pixel 10 or Xiaomi 17T?
- It's close. Buy Google Pixel 10 if you want the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Xiaomi 17T if you want longer battery life and more speed for games.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Xiaomi 17T lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Xiaomi 17T is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Google Pixel 10 (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹67,799, Xiaomi 17T (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹69,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Google Pixel 10, now on Android 17 QPR1. Android upgrades: until about Aug 2032 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Aug 2032 (7 years from launch). Xiaomi 17T, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about May 2031 (5 upgrades). Security patches: until about May 2032 (6 years from launch).
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