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Google Pixel 10a vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G

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GooglePixel 10aXiaomiREDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026January 2026
Display
Screen size6.3″6.83″
Resolution2424 × 10802772 × 1280
Sharpness421 pixels per inch447 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits3,200 nits
Display typeActua display; pOLEDCrystalRes AMOLED, 1.5K, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Pixel density422.2 ppi447 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)3,200 nits peak, 1,800 nits HBM and 16,000-step automatic brightness
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresSmooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)HDR10+, Dolby Vision, sunlight display, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, up to 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Turbo; TÜV low-blue-light, circadian-friendly and flicker-free certifications; AI Wet Touch 2.0
Performance
ChipTensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU–4 nm, octa-core up to 2.7 GHz
GPU–Qualcomm Adreno; maker does not publish numeric GPU designation
Storage type–LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
Cooling–Xiaomi IceLoop, 5,200 mm² cooling surface
Cameras
Main camera48 MP200 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP32 MP
Main camera48 MP Quad PD dual pixel wide, ƒ/1.7, 82° field of view, 1/2″ sensor, optical and electronic image stabilisation200 MP HPE, f/1.7, OIS, seven-element lens and 1/1.4-inch sensor; 0.56 µm pixels, 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm
Ultra wide camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensor8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 96.1° field of view32 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/3.6-inch sensor
ZoomSuper Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5× and 1×No dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 2×/4× optical-level sensor crops and equivalent 23/28/35/46/92 mm perspectives
Video recording4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 fps; digital zoom up to 5×; slow motion up to 240 fps; Cinematic Pan; Macro Focus Video; HEVC and AVC4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; maker overview describes DAG high-dynamic-range 4K recording
Front video4K at 30 fpsFull HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresCamera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top Shot200 MP AI Engine, Ultra HD, portraits, dynamic shots, AI Film Camera and image-editing tools; regional and OTA availability applies
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh6,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 25 hours
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingUp to 10 WNone
Battery life detail30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 5,000 mAh6,500 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery with 10% silicon content; maker laboratory claim of up to two days use, 25 hours video playback and 47 hours calls
Wired chargingUp to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 45 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 30 W100 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory full charge in 40 minutes in boost mode with 100 W adaptor at 25°C and screen off; up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging; separate PD-compatible 100 W or Xiaomi 120 W adaptor recommended
Wireless chargingQi-certified, up to 10 W with Qi EPP chargers; no Qi2 magnetsNo wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by Xiaomi's exact-model Malaysia support FAQ
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4H7L5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41/42/48; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and GSM 2/3/5/8; regional operator support applies; T1S antenna tuner and regional kilometre-level Offline Communication voice calls require SIM and Xiaomi account, not for emergencies
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; region and carrier restrictions apply
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E, 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct; availability and OTA support vary by region
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.4
NFCYesSupported; regional availability varies
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C; interface version not published on UK specification page
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSSGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1; assisted and sensor-assisted positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g207.1 g
Thickness9 mm8.19 mm
Height × width153.9 × 73 mm163.34 × 78.31 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsComposite matte back (at least 81% recycled plastic); satin aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)Black and Glacier Blue have fibreglass backs; maker describes aluminium-alloy internal frame reinforcement and SGS-certified 2.5 m drop resistance onto smooth granite under specified laboratory conditions
ColoursLavender, Berry, Fog, ObsidianBlack, Glacier Blue and Mocha Brown; Mocha Brown is 8.47 mm thick and 208 g, versus 8.19 mm and 207.1 g for Black/Glacier Blue
ButtonsPower button; volume buttons–
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529UK maker IP66 and IP68; IP68 laboratory test in static freshwater at 2 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope
SpeakersStereo speakersDual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; optional 400% volume boost compared with previous model
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Stuff and Digital Camera World
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)Maker promises six years of security updates; major Android upgrade count not specified on UK product pages
AI featuresGemini Nano, Gemini, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistRegional AI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search, dynamic wallpapers and creativity tools; Google Gemini and Circle to Search; applicable features require internet access
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protection–
In the boxPixel 10a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM toolPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor

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