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Google Pixel 9 vs Xiaomi 15

The Xiaomi 15 comes out ahead on 8 counts and the Google Pixel 9 on 0.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9 for

No clear advantage on the specs we have.

Pick the Xiaomi 15 for

  • Bigger battery: 5,240 vs 4,700 mAh (11% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 90 W vs 27 W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
  • Lighter: 191 g vs 198 g (7 g less)
  • Thinner: 8.1 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • Brighter display: 3,200 vs 2,700 nits peak
  • More RAM: up to 16 GB vs 12 GB
  • More storage: up to 1 TB vs 256 GB

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 9 is 0.5 mm taller, 0.8 mm wider, 0.4 mm thicker and 7 g heavier than the Xiaomi 15. Its screen is 0.06" smaller.

  • Google Pixel 9152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
  • Xiaomi 15152.3 × 71.2 × 8.08 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 15
AnnouncedAugust 13, 2024October 29, 20241
ReleasedAugust 22, 2024October 29, 20241
Launch price$799—
BodyGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 15
Size152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm152.3 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm
Thickness8.5 mm8.1 mm (better)
Weight198 g191 g? (better)
FramePolished metalaviation-grade aluminum1
BackSilky matte glass—
Water resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursPeony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian1Liquid Silver, White, Black, Green
DisplayGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 15
Size6.3"6.36"
TypeActuaCrystalRes AMOLED
Resolution1080 × 24241200 × 2670 (better)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits13,200 nits (better)
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2—
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 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 9Xiaomi 15
RAM12 GB8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB (better)
Storage128 GB / 256 GB256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (better)
Card slotNo1—
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 15
Rear50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide50 MP Main 50 MP Telephoto 50 MP Ultrawide
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front10.5 MP32 MP
Video4K8K (7680x4320) at 24/30fps
BatteryGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 15
Capacity4,700 mAh5,240 mAh (better)
Wired charging27 W190 W (better)
Wireless charging15 W50 W (better)
Reverse wirelessYes1—
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 15
5GYes1Yes1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C
Headphone jackNo1—
eSIMYesYes
Satellite messagingYes—
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 9Xiaomi 15
FingerprintUnder display1Ultrasonic in-screen
Stereo speakersYes1Yes

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

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9 bigger than the Xiaomi 15?
The Google Pixel 9 is 0.5 mm taller, 0.8 mm wider, 0.4 mm thicker and 7 g heavier than the Xiaomi 15. Its screen is 0.06" smaller.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9 or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 has the bigger battery: 5,240 mAh against 4,700 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.

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