📢 Your product here
WhichPhoneToBuy

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Xiaomi 15

The Xiaomi 15 comes out ahead on 6 counts and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL on 2.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL for

  • Bigger screen: 6.8" vs 6.36"
  • Optical zoom (5×), which the other lacks

Pick the Xiaomi 15 for

  • Bigger battery: 5,240 vs 5,060 mAh (4% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 90 W vs 37 W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50 W vs 23 W
  • Lighter: 191 g vs 221 g (30 g less)
  • Thinner: 8.1 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • More compact: 10.5 mm shorter

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is 10.5 mm taller, 5.4 mm wider, 0.4 mm thicker and 30 g heavier than the Xiaomi 15. Its screen is 0.44" larger.

  • Google Pixel 9 Pro XL162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm
  • Xiaomi 15152.3 × 71.2 × 8.08 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLXiaomi 15
AnnouncedAugust 13, 2024October 29, 20241
ReleasedAugust 22, 2024October 29, 20241
Launch price$1,099—
BodyGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLXiaomi 15
Size162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm152.3 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm
Thickness8.5 mm8.1 mm (better)
Weight221 g191 g? (better)
Framepolished metalaviation-grade aluminum1
Backmatte glass—
Water resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursPorcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, ObsidianLiquid Silver, White, Black, Green
DisplayGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLXiaomi 15
Size6.8"?6.36"
TypeLTPO OLEDCrystalRes AMOLED
Resolution1344 × 2992 (better)1200 × 2670
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits3,200 nits
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2—
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLXiaomi 15
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
CPU1x 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.9 GHz Cortex-A52012 x Prime Core up to 4.32GHz, 6 x Performance Core up to 3.53GHz
Process—3 nm
Ships withAndroid 14Xiaomi HyperOS 2
OS updates7 years (to Aug 2031)—
Security updates7 years (to Aug 2031)—
MemoryGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLXiaomi 15
RAM16 GB8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLXiaomi 15
Rear50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide 48 MP Telephoto (5× optical)50 MP Main 50 MP Telephoto 50 MP Ultrawide
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom5× (better)None
Front42 MP32 MP
Video8K at 30 FPS8K (7680x4320) at 24/30fps
BatteryGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLXiaomi 15
Capacity5,060 mAh5,240 mAh (better)
Wired charging37 W90 W (better)
Wireless charging23 W50 W (better)
Reverse wirelessYes1—
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLXiaomi 15
5GYesYes1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C
eSIMYesYes
Satellite messagingYes—
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLXiaomi 15
FingerprintFingerprint Unlock1Ultrasonic in-screen
Stereo speakersYesYes

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Xiaomi 15 pages.

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL bigger than the Xiaomi 15?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is 10.5 mm taller, 5.4 mm wider, 0.4 mm thicker and 30 g heavier than the Xiaomi 15. Its screen is 0.44" larger.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 has the bigger battery: 5,240 mAh against 5,060 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.

More comparisons