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Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Same Picksly score for both (33/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: level (24 and 26).
  • Smart: level (29 and 31).
  • Premium: Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special (36), the only one of the two scored.

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: Google Pixel 8a (81), the only one of the two scored.
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special (25 vs 7).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: Google Pixel 8a (16 vs 10).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (0 and 0).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionGoogle Pixel 8aXiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special
Overall score33/10033/100
Performance16/100≈ 10/100
Camera81/100not measured
Display65/100not measured
Battery7/100≈ 25/100
Working memory (RAM)20/10020/100
Storage< 5/100< 5/100
Fast charging< 5/10026/100
Brightness31/10059/100
Updates100/10025/100
New price checkednot measurednot measured

How these scores are calculated

Google Pixel 8a sheet → Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special sheet →