Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; estimated prices are $499 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,433,693).
Google Pixel 8a
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $499 vs $760
- Overall rating 65/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (80/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 8431 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Price | $499 | $760 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Google Pixel 8a by 52.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $261. Google Pixel 8a is cheaper by $261.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (89/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (77/100 vs 39/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (80/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.