Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 6,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27W | 90W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.73 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 199 g | — |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Oct 2024 |
Summary: Xiaomi 15 Pro is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size.
Display
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| Type | LTPO OLED, HDR, 1-120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~495 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels (QHD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Shatterproof glass (2024 gen) / Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 / Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120Hz |
| Brightness | — | 3200 nits (peak) |
| Features | — | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 68B colors, 522 ppi |
Platform
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 (7 major OS updates) | Android 15, HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (based on Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 architecture) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Google custom GPU | Adreno 830 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.68, 82˚ FoV (wide), OIS; 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ FoV (ultrawide), Macro Focus, OIS; 48 MP, f/2.8, 22˚ FoV (telephoto), 5x optical zoom, 30x Super Res Zoom | 50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (periscope telephoto) + 50 MP (ultrawide) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Camera features (Night Sight Video, Video Boost, etc.) | Leica optics, OIS (main sensor), 5x optical zoom (periscope telephoto) |
| Video | 8K@30FPS, 4K@24/30/60FPS, 1080p@24/30/60FPS | 8K@24/30fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 42 MP, f/2.2, 103˚ FoV (ultrawide), autofocus | 32 MP (wide) |
| Video | 4K@30/60FPS | — |
Battery
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable | Si/C 6100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 27W wired, Wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | 90W wired, PD3.0, QC3+; 50W wireless; 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches) | 161.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 199 g (7.0 oz) | 213 grams |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | Front: Shatterproof glass (2024 gen) / Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 / Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Aluminium Frame, Ceramic camera module, Titanium Edition available |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | — |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Scratch resistant, Shatter resistant | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2, OTG |
| Infrared Port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | October 2024 |
| Status | Released 2024, September 4 | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Xiaomi 15 Pro?
Xiaomi 15 Pro — 4,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus 6,100 mAh for the Xiaomi 15 Pro.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Xiaomi 15 Pro?
Xiaomi 15 Pro — Sep 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Oct 2024 for the Xiaomi 15 Pro.
Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 9 Pro 9/10 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro 9/10.
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