Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 5,410 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27W | 90W |
| RAM (max) | — | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.73 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 199 g | 226 g |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Feb 2025 |
Summary: Google Pixel 9 Pro is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi 15 Ultra is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, main camera.
Display
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO OLED, HDR, 1-120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3528.5 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~495 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x Prime Core 4.32 GHz, 6x Performance Core 3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Google custom GPU | Adreno™ GPU |
Memory
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Camera features (Night Sight Video, Video Boost, etc.) | Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, variable aperture |
| Video | 8K@30FPS, 4K@24/30/60FPS, 1080p@24/30/60FPS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR10+, 10-bit video |
| Quad | — | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), AF; 50 MP, f/1.8, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom; 200 MP, f/2.6, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4"-type, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 42 MP, f/2.2, 103˚ FoV (ultrawide), autofocus | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide) |
| Video | 4K@30/60FPS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama |
Battery
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5410 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 27W wired, Wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | 90W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 35 min (approx.); 80W wireless, 100% in 49 min (approx.); 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches) | 161.3 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 199 g (7.0 oz) | 226g (Glass fiber/Vegan leather), 229g (Silver Chrome) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0), aluminum frame, glass fiber or vegan leather back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) or eSIM |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Scratch resistant, Shatter resistant | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | 2025, February 27 |
| Status | Released 2024, September 4 | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 4,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus 5,410 mAh for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
Google Pixel 9 Pro — 199 g for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus 226 g for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
Xiaomi 15 Ultra — Sep 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Feb 2025 for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 9 Pro 9/10 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra 9/10.