Google Pixel 7a vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 7a and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 7a | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,385 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 100W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.83 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP |
| Released | May 2023 | Dec 2025 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
Display
| Google Pixel 7a | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR, 90Hz | AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200 nits (peak), HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.83 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density) | 1.5K (2772 x 1280 pixels) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on display, High brightness mode, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio | 3840Hz PWM dimming, TÜV Rheinland Certifications |
Platform
| Google Pixel 7a | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16/17 (up to 5 major OS updates) | Android 15, HyperOS 2.2 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (up to 2.7 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno GPU |
| Security | Titan M2 security coprocessor | — |
Memory
| Google Pixel 7a | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM (LPDDR4X, UFS2.2) |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 7a | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| Modules | Dual | — |
| Wide | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, AI Engine |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Triple | — | 200 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.4" sensor, PDAF, OIS
8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
(Additional unspecified sensor, likely macro or depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 7a | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| Module | Single | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.6" sensor |
Battery
| Google Pixel 7a | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4385 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 6500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W/20W wired, 7.5W wireless (with Pixel Stand), 5W wireless (Qi-certified) | 100W wired, 100% in X min (HyperCharge), 100W in-box charger |
Body
| Google Pixel 7a | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (6.00 x 2.87 x 0.35 inches) | 163.34 x 78.31 x 8.19 mm (Black, Glacier Blue) / 8.47 mm (Mocha Brown) |
| Weight | 193.5 g (6.83 oz) | 207.1 g (Black, Glacier Blue) / 208.0 g (Mocha Brown) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) or Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| IP Rating | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Durability | — | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K dust and water resistant |
Comms
| Google Pixel 7a | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + HE80 + MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Google Pixel 7a | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, May 10 | 2025, December 18 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, May 10 | Available. Released 2025, December 25 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 7a or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G — 4,385 mAh for the Google Pixel 7a versus 6,500 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G.
Which has the smoother screen, Google Pixel 7a or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G — 90 Hz for the Google Pixel 7a versus 120 Hz for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 7a or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G — May 2023 for the Google Pixel 7a versus Dec 2025 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G.
Is the Google Pixel 7a or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 7a 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G 8/10.
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