Google Pixel 9 vs Xiaomi 15
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- DisplayXiaomi 15
- PerformanceXiaomi 15
- CameraXiaomi 15
- Battery and ChargingXiaomi 15
- DesignXiaomi 15
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4, Xiaomi 15 Snapdragon 8 Elite. Screen Size: Google Pixel 9 6.3", Xiaomi 15 6.36". Main Camera is the same on both: 50 MP. Xiaomi 15 leads on Battery: 5240 mAh against 4700 mAh.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Even
59% – 59%
Photo / Video
Xiaomi 15
72% – 63%
Battery Life
Xiaomi 15
63% – 45%
Daily Use
Xiaomi 15
67% – 61%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
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|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Screen Size | 6.3" | 6.36" |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5240 mAh |
| Fast Charging | No data | 90 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3" | 6.36" |
| Panel | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2670x1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nit | 3200 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Graphics Processor | No data | Adreno 830 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Manufacturing Technology | No data | 3 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra Wide | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | No data | 50 MP 2.6x 60mm |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP | 32 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5240 mAh |
| Wired Charging | No data | 90 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes (50W) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 198 g | 191 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum frame |
| Back Surface | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Xiaomi Shield Glass |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | Yes | No data |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP68 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Sensor | No data |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Version | Android 14 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2 |
Xiaomi 15 leads on 8 of 8 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.