Pixel 8 vs Redmi 15 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Pixel 8 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · Redmi 15 5G 75 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Pixel 8's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.
The Pixel 8 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
7,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Redmi 15 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 14 months longer than the Redmi 15 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 8 | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $320 | $180 |
| Display | 6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.9-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 144Hz, 850 nits peak |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB/6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 4,575 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, 18W wireless | 33W wired, 18W reverse wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm | 169.5 × 80.5 × 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 217 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Oct 2030 | Aug 2029 |
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