Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/2/2025 3:30 PM, updated: 12/31/2025 10:33 AM

Compare Xiaomi 17 Pro X Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3885
mAh

(Non removable)

31Points Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB) Compare Google Pixel 4a 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1220x2656

50
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

6300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	vs	31 Advantages Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	20
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+4.61GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)121% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (109GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)102% More internal storage for applications and files
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
OLED	vs	+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR8	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
90Hz	vs	+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+68 billion4249 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1220x2656 pixels28% Higher resolution screen
416 PPI	vs	+464 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.2"	vs	+6.3"2% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.28" inches99% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 50MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 14	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3885 mAh	vs	+6300 mAh62% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+100W5 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras

f/1.7 (aperture)

5G Sub6

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)
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Model	Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 4a 5G G025E	Xiaomi 17 Pro 25098PN5AC (Xiaomi 16 Pro)
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Google	Xiaomi
Release date	11/5/2020, Announced: 9/30/2020	9/25/2025
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 153.9 millimeters (2.91 x 6.06 in)	71.8 x 151.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.95 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Display type	OLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1220x2656 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	416 PPI	464 PPI
Colors	16 million	68 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Dragon Crystal Glass
Refresh rate	90Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display	3500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Extra display: LTPO AMOLED 2.7" (572x904), 120Hz, Dolby Vision/HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 16
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	HyperOS 3
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC) (3nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.61GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 840
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (220GB available) 20
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1700/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.2107°1.0µm	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP periscope telephoto f/3.0115mmPDAF20cm-∞OIS5x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.417mm102°1/2.76"0.64µm
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.28" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	8K@30fps (HDR) 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10+ 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit LOG) 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps 720p@1920fps
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	21mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Hi-Res audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	4 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3885 mAh	6300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	100W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 22.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Just Black, White • Google Pay • Google Cast	• Colors: Black, White, Purple, Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)	Xiaomi 17 Pro (256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered