Google Pixel 9a vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
43.9Performance79.1
55.8Display69.1
56.1Camera73.2
56.3Battery79
94.7Features78.7
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a14 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and battery (+23). Google Pixel 9a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 18% lower weight: 186 g vs 226 g
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 56
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 56
- 967% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 8 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.73 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 522 ppi+24% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | 3,200 nits+19% |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | 90 %+7% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000 | 2,650,000+152% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900 | 3,050+61% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500 | 9,600+113% |
| 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 9a | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4.3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 5,410 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 90 W+291% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 80 W+967% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+18% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+5% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 9a | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |