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Google Pixel 8 vs Xiaomi 15

The Xiaomi 15 comes out ahead on 8 counts and the Google Pixel 8 on 1.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 8 for

  • Lighter: 187 g vs 191 g (4 g less)

Pick the Xiaomi 15 for

  • Bigger battery: 5,240 vs 4,575 mAh (15% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 90 W vs 27 W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50 W vs 18 W
  • Thinner: 8.1 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • Brighter display: 3,200 vs 2,000 nits peak
  • More RAM: up to 16 GB vs 8 GB
  • More storage: up to 1 TB vs 256 GB
  • Newer: launched October 2024

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 8 is 1.8 mm shorter, 0.8 mm thicker and 4 g lighter than the Xiaomi 15. Its screen is 0.16" smaller.

  • Google Pixel 8150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm
  • Xiaomi 15152.3 × 71.2 × 8.08 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 15
AnnouncedOctober 4, 2023October 29, 20241
ReleasedOctober 12, 2023October 29, 20241
Launch price$699—
BodyGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 15
Size150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm152.3 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm
Thickness8.9 mm8.1 mm (better)
Weight187 g (better)191 g?
Framesatin metalaviation-grade aluminum1
Backpolished glass—
Water resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursHazel, Obsidian, Rose, Mint, Bay, PorcelainLiquid Silver, White, Black, Green
DisplayGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 15
Size6.2"6.36"
TypeActuaCrystalRes AMOLED
Resolution1080 × 24001200 × 2670 (better)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits13,200 nits (better)
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus1—
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 15
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
CPUNona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)2 x Prime Core up to 4.32GHz, 6 x Performance Core up to 3.53GHz
Process4 nm13 nm (better)
Ships withAndroid 14Xiaomi HyperOS 2
OS updates7 years (to Oct 2030)—
Security updates7 years (to Oct 2030)—
MemoryGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 15
RAM8 GB8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB (better)
Storage128 GB / 256 GB256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (better)
CamerasGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 15
Rear50 MP Main 12 MP Ultrawide50 MP Main 50 MP Telephoto 50 MP Ultrawide
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front10.5 MP32 MP
Video4K video at 24, 30, or 60 FPS8K (7680x4320) at 24/30fps
BatteryGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 15
Capacity4,575 mAh5,240 mAh (better)
Wired charging27 W190 W (better)
Wireless charging18 W150 W (better)
Reverse wirelessYes1—
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 15
5GYesYes1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 71Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C
Headphone jackNo1—
eSIMYesYes
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 15
FingerprintYes1Ultrasonic in-screen
Stereo speakersYesYes

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Google Pixel 8 and Xiaomi 15 pages.

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 8 bigger than the Xiaomi 15?
The Google Pixel 8 is 1.8 mm shorter, 0.8 mm thicker and 4 g lighter than the Xiaomi 15. Its screen is 0.16" smaller.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 8 or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 has the bigger battery: 5,240 mAh against 4,575 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.

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