Pixel 8 vs Redmi Note 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 Note 15 5G 71 — 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
The Redmi Note 15 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 3200 nits peak.
The Pixel 8's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,520mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Redmi Note 15 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 10 months longer than the Redmi Note 15 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 8 | Redmi Note 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $320 | $250 |
| Display | 6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,575 mAh | 5,520 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, 18W wireless | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm | 164 × 75.4 × 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 178 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP66 |
| Supported until | Oct 2030 | Dec 2029 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.