Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Snapdragon 8 Elite · Leica · 1-inch sensor
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Tensor G5 · 6.8″ LTPO · 5200 mAh
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xiaomi 15 Ultra lands at 92 and Pixel 10 Pro XL at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Xiaomi 15 Ultra if…
- ✓1-inch LYT-900 main sensor
- ✓Leica tuning on every camera
- ✓90W + 80W wireless charging
Pick Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- ✓6.8″ QHD+ LTPO OLED at 2992×1344
- ✓45 W wired + 25 W Qi2.2 wireless charging
- ✓7-year update pledge
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
TieStills and video quality across lenses
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Battery life
Xiaomi 15 UltraScreen-on time and charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on battery (92 vs 90).
Performance
Xiaomi 15 UltraChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on gpu (96 vs 84).
Display
TiePanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Pixel 10 Pro XLSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Pixel 10 Pro XL more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73″ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200×1440 | ▲ 6.8″ LTPO OLED, 2992×1344, 120 Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G5 |
| RAM | 12/16 GB | ▲ 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB – 1 TB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP 1″ + 50 MP 3× + 50 MP 4.3× periscope + 50 MP UW | — |
| Battery | ▲ 6000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | ▲ 90W wired, 80W wireless | 45 W wired, 25 W Qi2.2 wireless |
| OS | HyperOS 2 / Android 15 | Android 16 |
| Weight | — | 232 g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- +1-inch LYT-900 main sensor
- +Leica tuning on every camera
- +90W + 80W wireless charging
- −Limited US availability
- −HyperOS still maturing
- −Large and heavy
Pixel 10 Pro XL
- +6.8″ QHD+ LTPO OLED at 2992×1344
- +45 W wired + 25 W Qi2.2 wireless charging
- +7-year update pledge
- −232 g — heavier than Pro
- −Still trails Qualcomm in peak benchmarks
- −No 128 GB tier (starts at 256 GB)
FAQ: Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro XL
Which is better, Xiaomi 15 Ultra or Pixel 10 Pro XL? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xiaomi 15 Ultra worth the price? +
At $1,499, Xiaomi 15 Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.
Is Pixel 10 Pro XL worth the price? +
At $1,199, Pixel 10 Pro XL delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.
Does Xiaomi 15 Ultra or Pixel 10 Pro XL last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for battery life, Xiaomi 15 Ultra or Pixel 10 Pro XL? +
Xiaomi 15 Ultra — leads on battery (92 vs 90). Screen-on time and charging.
Which is better for performance, Xiaomi 15 Ultra or Pixel 10 Pro XL? +
Xiaomi 15 Ultra — leads on gpu (96 vs 84). Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps.