Google Pixel 9 vs Xiaomi 15
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Beebom Score
92
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", Full HD+ LTPO Super Actua OLED, 120 Hz | 6.36", 1.5K 12-bit quad curved LTPO OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+48MP/10.5MP | 50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5240 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
| Display | 6.3", Full HD+ LTPO Super Actua OLED, 120 Hz | 6.36", 1.5K 12-bit quad curved LTPO OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+48MP/10.5MP | 50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5240 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software, Design and Build Quality | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software, Design and Build Quality | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Obsidian | Black, Green, White, Liquid Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 13, 2024 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 22, 2024 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹64,999 | ||
| Colors | Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Obsidian | Black, Green, White, Liquid Silver | ||
| Launch | August 13, 2024 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 22, 2024 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹64,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Type | Full HD+ LTPO Super Actua OLED | 1.5K 12-bit quad curved LTPO OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.36 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2424 pixels | 2670 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 422 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits | 3200 nits | ||
| Type | Full HD+ LTPO Super Actua OLED | 1.5K 12-bit quad curved LTPO OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.36 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2424 pixels | 2670 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 422 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits | 3200 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Weight | 198 grams | 191 or 192 (Liquid Silver) grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Xiaomi Shield Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Xiaomi Shatterproof Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 198 grams | 191 or 192 (Liquid Silver) grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Xiaomi Shield Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Xiaomi Shatterproof Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 | 4 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 | 4 |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Best Take, Dual LED Flash | Leica Branded Lenses, Laser Auto Focus, HDR, Panorama, Dual LED Dual-tone Flash | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 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, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Best Take, Dual LED Flash | Leica Branded Lenses, Laser Auto Focus, HDR, Panorama, Dual LED Dual-tone Flash | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 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, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Front Camera Resolution | 10.5 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10.5 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5240 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 w | 90 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5240 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 w | 90 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Add Me, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Best Take, Portrait Light | AI Photo Enhancements, AI Remover, AI Summary, AI Assistant | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Barometer, Satellite SOS Service | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Color Spectrometer, Ambient Light Sensor, X-axis Linear Motor, Two Way Satellite Communication | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Add Me, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Best Take, Portrait Light | AI Photo Enhancements, AI Remover, AI Summary, AI Assistant | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Barometer, Satellite SOS Service | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Color Spectrometer, Ambient Light Sensor, X-axis Linear Motor, Two Way Satellite Communication |
