Pixel 8 (Unlocked) vs Xiaomi 15: Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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Pixel 8 (Unlocked)
Google · 2023
$699–$804
Overall 78/100
Official anchorFull Pixel 8 (Unlocked) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Xiaomi 15
- Best for battery
Xiaomi 15
- Best for performance
Xiaomi 15
- Best value score
Tie
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Xiaomi 15
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Pixel 8 (Unlocked)
81
Worth it
$699–$804
Xiaomi 15
77
Worth it
$799–$1,374
→ For $900 with value first: Pixel 8 (Unlocked) edges ahead on this rubric.
Full comparison
| Spec | Pixel 8 (Unlocked) | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $699–$804 | $799–$1,374 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Camera | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 8/10 | 10/10 |
| Display | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Value | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall score | 78/100 | 89/100 |
Pixel 8 (Unlocked) — pros
- • Strong value for the price
- • Reliable battery life for most people
- • Smooth performance for everyday apps
Xiaomi 15 — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Pixel 8 (Unlocked) — cons
- • A few premium-camera or chipset tradeoffs versus pricier flagships
Xiaomi 15 — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Pixel 8 (Unlocked) — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Students
- • Budget-conscious buyers
Xiaomi 15 — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers