Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 65/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 213g).

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money 78
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 213g
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $771

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 1433693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 18 points higher (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (78/100 vs 56/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Xiaomi 15 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1433693 3001049
Geekbench Single 1722 2798
Geekbench Multi 4458 10104
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 7W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 188 g 213 g
Price $499 $771
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 +52.2%
3001049 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Google Pixel 8a by 52.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771

Price difference: $272. Google Pixel 8a is cheaper by $272.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (91/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (80/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (78/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 70/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.