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Google Pixel 10a vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 15T

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GooglePixel 10aXiaomiXiaomi 15T
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026September 2025
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; pOLEDFlat AMOLED, DCI-P3, 68 billion colours and 5,000,000:1 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 covering 25% of the screen; 16,000-level automatic brightness
Always-on display–Smart AOD can activate when the user's face is detected
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
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)3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Turbo; HDR10+, Dolby Vision, wet-touch support, adaptive colours and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipTensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra
Memory8 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU–4 nm; one Cortex-A725 up to 3.25 GHz, three Cortex-A725 up to 3 GHz and four Cortex-A725 up to 2.1 GHz
GPU–Arm Mali-G720; maker gives no core-count suffix
AI engine–MediaTek NPU 880
Storage type–LPDDR5X at 8,533 Mbps and UFS 4.1; UK 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
Cooling–Xiaomi 3D IceLoop system
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNone50 MP
Optical zoomNone2×
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 stabilisationLeica Summilux, Light Fusion 800, 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS, 23 mm equivalent, 1/1.55-inch sensor and 4-in-1 binning to 2 µm pixels; 1G+6P lens
Ultra wide camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensorLeica 12 MP, f/2.2, 15 mm equivalent and 120° field of view
Telephoto camera–Leica 50 MP, f/1.9 and 46 mm equivalent
Front camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 96.1° field of view32 MP, f/2.2 and 21 mm equivalent
ZoomSuper Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5× and 1×2× optical telephoto confirmed by Expert Reviews and TechRadar; maker lists 23 mm main and 46 mm telephoto and up to 60× digital zoom
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 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; 10-bit log at 4K 60 fps and HDR10+ across focal lengths; slow motion HD or Full HD at 120/240/960 fps
Front video4K at 30 fps4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; HDR10+, teleprompter and time-lapse selfie
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 ShotLeica Authentic and Vibrant styles, filters, watermark and shutter sound; ProFocus motion capture, Lightning Burst, master portraits, night mode, 50 MP main and telephoto modes, RAW/HEIF/JPEG, LUT import, ShootSteady and Ultra Night Video
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh5,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 67 W
Wireless chargingUp to 10 WNone
Battery life detail30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 5,000 mAhXiaomi Surge Battery; maker laboratory claim of at least 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles and up to 13.19 hours continuous use
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 W67 W HyperCharge; PD3.0 and PD2.0; maker laboratory full-charge time of 50 minutes; separate Xiaomi 67 W adaptor or above recommended
Wireless chargingQi-certified, up to 10 W with Qi EPP chargers; no Qi2 magnetsNo wireless charging, confirmed by Expert Reviews and TechRadar
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4H7L5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; Xiaomi Astral Communication with Surge T1S tuner; regional Offline Communication supports voice calls up to 1.3 km in open unobstructed conditions with SIM, Xiaomi account and Bluetooth; not intended for emergency communications
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMDual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E, 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E/6 capability depends on region and local network; 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 6.0
NFCYesSupported
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 the UK specification page
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSSGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g194 g
Thickness9 mm7.5 mm
Height × width153.9 × 73 mm163.2 × 78 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsComposite matte back (at least 81% recycled plastic); satin aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)–
ColoursLavender, Berry, Fog, ObsidianBlack, Gray and Rose Gold
ButtonsPower button; volume buttons–
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP68; maker test in static freshwater at 3 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, gyroscope, electronic compass, IR blaster, flicker and colour-temperature sensors; X-axis linear motor
SpeakersStereo speakersDual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by TechRadar; maker schedules HyperOS 3 OTA from the end of October 2025
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)Four Android version upgrades and six years of security updates reported by Expert Reviews and TechRadar
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 need 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, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; standard UK box excludes adaptor

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