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Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 23 Apr 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Google Pixel 8a still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 takes it by 3.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Camera Google Pixel 8a leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 packs a 508 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 charges 49W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 has a 136 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Google Pixel 8a if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 if…

you care most about battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Not enough published data to score: Performance. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 75,999 Cheaper PKR 75,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 ( No official launch in Pakistan ) in China between July and December 2026
Dimensions 152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm Not listed
Weight 188 g Not listed
Water resistance IP67 (dust & water resistant, up to 1m for 30 min) IP64 splash resistance expected
Display
Screen size 6.1 inches 6.77 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) 1220 x 2712 pixels (rumored) Better
Panel type OLED, HDR 120Hz ~2000 nits peak AMOLED, 120Hz
Protection Gorilla Glass 3 Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Dimensity series
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Immortalis-G715s MC10 Mali-GPU
Operating system Android 14 (upgradable) Android 16 with HyperOS
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
Card slot Not supported microSDXC (possibly shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main camera 64 MP (wide), OIS 13 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama Triple Camera Setup 50MP / 200MP main sensor expected Features: LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Features Better
Selfie camera 13 MP (ultrawide) 16MP / 32MP Better
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion non-removable 4492 mAh Si/C Li-Ion 5000mAh–7000mAh expected Better
Wired charging 18W wired Wireless charging supported 67W / 90W / 100W fast charging (variant dependent) Reverse charging support Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6e Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.3 v5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Fingerprint: Under-display optical Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Google Pixel 8a or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.6 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Google Pixel 8a can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Google Pixel 8a and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 in Pakistan?

Google Pixel 8a is listed at PKR 75,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 at PKR 75,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 8a or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?

Google Pixel 8a scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 8a uses a 64 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 17, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads on battery. Google Pixel 8a carries a 4492 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 67W wired charging respectively.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.