Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
43.7Performance79.1
60.6Display69.1
64.4Camera73.2
54.3Battery79
94.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro15 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 58.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and battery (+25). Google Pixel 8 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 16% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 4.3 x
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 61
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 64
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 54
- 317% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 48 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 489 ppi | 522 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,400 nits | 3,200 nits+33% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | 90 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu 10 | 950,000 | 2,650,000+179% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750 | 3,050+74% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,400 | 9,600+118% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP+317% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+16% | 4.3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP+205% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,050 mAh | 5,410 mAh+7% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 90 W+200% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 80 W+248% |
| Active use endurance | 10 h | 12 h+20% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g+6% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+6% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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