Google Pixel 8 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
40.9Performance79.1
54.3Display69.1
44.2Camera73.2
52.9Battery79
94.7Features78.7
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 815 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+38) and camera (+29). Google Pixel 8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 17% lower weight: 187 g vs 226 g
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 53
- 344% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.73 ″+9% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi | 522 ppi+22% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,200 nits+60% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 90 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000 | 2,650,000+185% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720 | 3,050+77% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350 | 9,600+121% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 4.3 x+115% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP+205% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 5,410 mAh+18% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 90 W+233% |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | 80 W+344% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+17% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+5% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | 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 | 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 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |