Google Pixel 10a vs Xiaomi 15T
The Google Pixel 10a scores 6.7 in our rating, and the Xiaomi 15T scores 7.2. The Google Pixel 10a leads in software support, while the Xiaomi 15T is ahead in performance, camera, battery and value for money. The Google Pixel 10a is the newer phone, announced Feb 18, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 10a
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- Newer model Feb 18, 2026 vs Sep 24, 2025
- Lighter 183 g vs 194 g
- Satellite messaging
- Faster USB port USB-C 3.x vs USB-C 2.0
- Longer security updates 7 years vs 6 years
Why choose the Xiaomi 15T
- Bigger battery 5,500 mAh vs 5,100 mAh
- Faster wired charging 67 W vs 30 W
- Bigger screen 6.83 inches vs 6.3 inches
- Brighter screen 3,200 nits vs 3,000 nits
- More RAM 12 GB vs 8 GB
- More storage 256 GB / 512 GB vs 128 GB / 256 GB
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 10aXiaomi 15T
Overall
6.7
7.2
Display
8.0
8.2
Performance
6.0
7.0
Camera
6.2
7.2
Battery
5.5
6.8
Design
8.0
7.9
Software support
9.2
7.4
Value for money
5.0
6.0
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 10aXiaomi 15T
Size
6.3 inches
6.83 inches
Type
OLED, Actua
OLED
Resolution
1080 × 2424 px
1280 × 2772 px
Pixel density
422 ppi
447 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
3,200 nits
HDR
—
HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 10aXiaomi 15T
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.1 GHz
3.25 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Mali-G720
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 10aXiaomi 15T
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2"
50 MP, f/1.7, 1/1.55"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
—
50 MP, 2× optical
Optical zoom
—
2×
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
13 MP
32 MP
Front video
4K@30
4K@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 10aXiaomi 15T
Capacity
5,100 mAh
5,500 mAh
Wired charging
30 W
67 W
Wireless charging
10 W
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Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 10aXiaomi 15T
Dimensions
153.9 × 73 × 9 mm
163.2 × 78 × 7.5 mm
Thickness
9 mm
7.5 mm
Weight
183 g
194 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Plastic
Back
Plastic
Fiberglass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
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3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Lavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian
Black, Gray, Rose Gold
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 10aXiaomi 15T
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
6.0
6.0
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✓ Yes
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 10aXiaomi 15T
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 15
Interface
—
Xiaomi HyperOS 2
OS updates
7 years
4 years
Security updates
7 years
6 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 10aXiaomi 15T
Announced
Feb 18, 2026
Sep 24, 2025
Released
Mar 5, 2026
Sep 24, 2025
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$499
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