Google Pixel 9a is a phone that competes with good phones at its price, and today we will compare it with a phone launched on 29 October 2024. It is Xiaomi 15, so let’s see which phone is able to survive in the market.
Google Pixel 9a and Xiaomi 15: online price and variants
Whatever price Google keeps for its phone, the phone is very good at that price. The market price of Google Pixel 9a starts from Rs 49,999 to Rs 56,999, and it was launched in India on 19 March 2025.
Or if we talk about Xiaomi 15, then it was launched in India on 29 October 2024 at a starting price of ₹ 64,999. Google Pixel 9a also has 3 unique color variants. And if we talk about Xiaomi 15, then it also has 3 color variants.
Google Pixel 9a and Xiaomi 15: Highlight Specifications
| Device | Xiaomi 15 | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite (4.32 GHz) | Google Tensor G4 (3.1 GHz) |
| Graphics | Adreno 830 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Camera | R - 50MP + 50MP + 50MP F - 32MP |
R - 48MP + 13MP F - 13MP |
| RAM & Storage | 12GB/512GB | 8GB/128GB 8GB/256GB |
| Display | LTPO AMOLED (6.36 inch) | pOLED (6.3 inch) |
| Battery |
5,240 mAh 20w Charging |
5,100 mAh 23w Charging |
| Operating System | Androids 15 | Androids 15 |
| Updates |
Apple Updates: 4 Years Security Updates: 6 Years |
Androids Updates: 7 Years Security Updates: 7 Years |
Google Pixel 9a and Xiaomi 15: Design and Build
Let’s talk about the frame of the Google Pixel 9a. So, the frame of the Google Pixel 9a is made of aluminum. Which makes the phone very strong and durable. It has a matte-textured plastic back cover with a fingerprint-resistant coating. It has the world’s strongest Gorilla Glass 3 protection, which can protect the phone from any condition. And apart from this, the Google Pixel 9a is IP68-rated for dust and water resistance. Its total weight is 186 grams (6.6 ounces).
Xiaomi 15. Its frame is specially designed. The frame is made of aluminum. Specifically a micro-curved aluminum frame. It has a flat glass on the front and back and an aluminum alloy frame that protects it from every direction. The Xiaomi 15 has an IP68 rating. This means that it is dust and water resistant, tested in specific laboratory conditions with immersion in fresh water up to a depth of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. Its total weight is 192 grams (6.67 ounces), making it heavier than the Google Pixel 9a.
| Device | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 15 | 12GB/512GB | 64,999 |
| Pixel 9a | 8GB/128GB 8GB/256GB | Rs 49,999 Rs 56,999 |
Google Pixel 9a and Xiaomi 15: Display
Let’s also talk about the Google Pixel 9a. The screen size of the Google Pixel 9a is 6.3 inches (94.7 cm). It has an actual display. Its refresh rate is 120 Hz. Its peak brightness is 2700 nits, which is also much lower than the Xiaomi 15. And the pixel density is 422 ppi. The resolution of the Google Pixel 9a is 1080 x 2424 pixels. The body-screen ratio of the phone is up to 83.5%, which is lower than the Xiaomi 15.
The screen size of Xiaomi 15 is 6.36 inches or 97.6 cm. It has an LTPO AMOLED display; it also has a refresh rate of 120 Hz. It has a pixel density of 460 ppi. If we look at its peak brightness, it is 3200 nits, which beats the Google Pixel 9a. The resolution of Xiaomi 15 is 1200 x 2670 pixels. And it beats the Google Pixel 9a in resolution by a pretty good margin. The body-screen ratio of the Xiaomi 15 phone is up to 90.0%.
Xiaomi gives you the cleanest and best display, which even beats Google.
Google Pixel 9a and Xiaomi 15: Performance
Now, coming to Google Pixel 9a. And yes, Google also has its own Google Tensor G4 chipset. This architecture is based on 4nm, which is better than Xiaomi 15. It has Mali-G715 MP7 graphics. Google Pixel 9a has an octa-core (1×3.1 GHz Cortex-X4) (3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720) and (4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A520). It has LPDDR5X RAM. Its maximum clock speed is 3.1 GHz. Which is also less than Xiaomi 15.
Now, let’s take a look at Xiaomi 15. Xiaomi has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Which makes it much faster than Google Pixel 9a in gaming and other things. This architecture is based on 3nm. Less than Google Pixel 9a. It has Adreno 830 graphics. Which is very good for gaming and heavy performance as per the current time. Xiaomi 15 has an octa-core (2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M). It uses LPDDR5X RAM. Its maximum clock speed is up to 4.32 GHz.
Google is good for its price, but Xiaomi is offering such a fast processor at this price, which is a big deal. The graphics of the Xiaomi 15 are also very good.
Google Pixel 9a and Xiaomi 15: Camera
Google Pixel 9a with dual-camera architecture. The primary camera is a 48MP wide dual-pixel PDAF with OIS. With f/1.7 aperture, ultra HDR, and panorama. The phone takes great pictures in dark resolution. The second camera is a 13MP ultrawide camera withan f/2.2 aperture. The front camera is most important because in today’s time, most people like to take selfies. On the front is a 13 MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture. It supports rear video recording in 4K @ 30/60 fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120/240 fps, gyro-EIS, and OIS. The front camera supports 4K@30fps and 1080p@30fps. It has an equivalent focal length of 25mm.
Xiaomi 15 has a triple-camera setup architecture. The primary camera is a 50MP ultra-wide with f/1.6 aperture pixel PDAF and OIS. The second camera is also a 50MP telephoto with an f/2.0 aperture. The third camera is also 50 MP with an f/2.2 aperture. The front camera is 32 MP with an f/2.0 aperture. Rear video recording 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 and gyro-EIS. And front: 4K @ 30/60 fps, 1080p @ 30/60 fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS. Its equivalent length is 23mm for the first camera and 60mm for the second camera. The last third camera is 23mm. In terms of camera quality, Xiaomi 15 is much better and more advanced than Google Pixel 9a.
Google Pixel 9a and Xiaomi 15: Battery
Let’s take a look at the Google Pixel 9a. Its battery is 5100 mAh. It has a wired charger, which is 23W PD3.0. It also has a wireless charger, which is 7.5W wireless. Bypass charging (with “limit to 80%” option enabled). It is also made of lithium-ion batteries, which are consumable components that eventually require replacement.
Now, let’s take a look at the battery of Xiaomi 15. Its battery is 5240 mAh. It has a wired charger, which is 90W wired, PD3.0 and QC3. It also has a wireless charger, which is 50W wireless. Its battery is made of silicon-carbon battery. It also has 10W reverse wireless.
Google Pixel 9a and Xiaomi 15: Updates
Google Pixel 9a has Android 15. Google Pixel 9a gets Android updates for seven years. And Google Pixel 9a gets security updates for seven years.
Xiaomi 15 has Android OS. Xiaomi 15 gets Android updates for four years. And Xiaomi 15 gets security updates for six years.
Google Pixel 9a and Xiaomi 15: Verdict
Let’s get to the point now: which phone should we pay more attention to? Xiaomi 15 has a triple camera setup and it is also more expensive than Google Pixel 9a. There are a lot of differences in specs and features in both the smartphones. There is no doubt that Xiaomi 15 gives you the best performance at a slightly higher price.
Talking about the processor, Xiaomi 15 has a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor which is much faster than Google Pixel 9a. Xiaomi 15 is also a better option for gaming.
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