Google Pixel 8a vs Redmi 15 5G
40.2Performance26
51.5Display70.3
46.5Camera29
47.5Battery66.7
94.7Features44
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a5 spec wins — Redmi 15 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 45.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and camera (+18). Redmi 15 5G 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 8a
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 44
- 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
- 110% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,300 vs 2,050
Reasons to pick the Redmi 15 5G
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 48
- 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
- 56% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 4,492 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.9 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+15% | 374 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+96%Top 56% | 460,000Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+84%Top 46% | 920Top 76% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+110%Top 45% | 2,050Top 78% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 7,000 mAh+56% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 33 W+83% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+13% | 217 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |