Pixel 10
Xiaomi 15
🏆 Verdict
Xiaomi 15 is the better pick overall by 8 points, leading in Charging, Performance and Display. Pixel 10 remains a strong contender elsewhere.
Pixel 10 offers more for the money ($799 vs $1,079 at launch).
By category
Performance
Xiaomi 15 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 100 vs 80). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Xiaomi 15 has more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Xiaomi 15's main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP. More pixels help cropping and digital zoom, but final quality depends on sensor size and processing. Pixel 10 zooms further optically (5× vs 2.6×). Xiaomi 15 has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 10.5 MP).
Battery
Xiaomi 15's battery is 270 mAh larger (5,240 vs 4,970 mAh), about 5% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Xiaomi 15 charges faster over cable (90W vs 30W). Wireless charging is faster on Xiaomi 15 (50W vs 15W).
Display
Xiaomi 15 has the larger screen (6.36" vs 6.3").
Build & durability
Both are similar in durability and weight.
Updates
Pixel 10 should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 3 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Pixel 10 | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Google Tensor G5 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.3" OLED | Display | 6.36" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2424×1080 (421 ppi) | Resolution | 2670×1200 (460 ppi) |
| 3,000 nits | Peak brightness | 3,200 nits |
| 48 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 13 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 10.8 MP · 5× | Telephoto | 50 MP · 2.6× |
| 10.5 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 4,970 mAh | Battery | 5,240 mAh |
| 30 W | Wired charging | 90 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 50 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 204 g | Weight | 191 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 3 years |
| $799 | Launch price | EUR 999 (≈ $1,079) |
| 2025-08 | Released | 2024-10 |
Pixel 10
Pros
- 5× optical zoom
- 7 years of updates
- Lower price ($799)
Cons
- Slower chip
- Slower charging (30W)
Xiaomi 15
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 16 GB RAM
- 90W charging
Cons
- Shorter update window
- Pricier ($1,079)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.