Xiaomi 15 UltravsGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins
Verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins 5 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the overall winner, 5 / 5 — performance is its standout. At USD 1,399, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra takes Performance — led by performance score (2,500,000 pts).
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra takes Display — led by pixel density (522 ppi).
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra takes Camera — led by selfie camera (32 MP).
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra takes Battery — led by charging speed (90 W).
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra takes Price — led by price (1,399 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,500,000 pts vs 1,150,000 pts.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you want more room for photos and apps — 512 GB vs 256 GB.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you want a sharper screen — 522 ppi vs 373 ppi.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 3,200 nits vs 2,700 nits.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 10 MP.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you want better video quality — 96 pts vs 92 pts.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you want a better camera — 155 pts vs 136 pts.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you want longer battery life — 5,410 mAh vs 4,650 mAh.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you want faster charging — 90 W vs 21 W.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you want a lower price — 1,399 USD vs 1,799 USD.
Choose Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold if you want…
- Choose Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold if you want a bigger screen — 8 in vs 6.73 in.
At a glance
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if performance matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 1,399, the lowest price in this group.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Choose Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold if camera matters most. It costs USD 1,799.
Pros & cons
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Best-in-class zoom
- Elite chipset
- 5,410 mAh + 90 W
- Very expensive
- Heavy
- Software bloat
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Big 8-inch inner display
- Excellent cameras
- 7 years of updates
- Very expensive
- Slow charging
- Tensor G4 trails rivals