Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra (Unlocked): 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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Xiaomi 15 Ultra (Unlocked)
Xiaomi · 2025
$1,299–$1,624
Overall 87/100
Official anchorFull Xiaomi 15 Ultra (Unlocked) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra (Unlocked)
- Best for battery
Tie
- Best for performance
Xiaomi 15 Ultra (Unlocked)
- Best value score
Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Xiaomi 15 Ultra (Unlocked)
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Pixel 9 Pro XL
69
Depends on your priorities
$1,099–$1,823
Xiaomi 15 Ultra (Unlocked)
69
Depends on your priorities
$1,299–$1,624
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Xiaomi 15 Ultra (Unlocked) |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $1,099–$1,823 | $1,299–$1,624 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Camera | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Display | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Overall score | 83/100 | 87/100 |
Pixel 9 Pro XL — pros
- • Flagship-class performance
- • Excellent camera system for stills and video
- • Premium display and build quality
Xiaomi 15 Ultra (Unlocked) — pros
- • Flagship-class performance
- • Excellent camera system for stills and video
- • Premium display and build quality
Pixel 9 Pro XL — cons
- • Price is high, so value depends heavily on budget and priorities
Xiaomi 15 Ultra (Unlocked) — cons
- • Price is high, so value depends heavily on budget and priorities
Pixel 9 Pro XL — best for
- • Photography
- • Gaming
- • Power users
Xiaomi 15 Ultra (Unlocked) — best for
- • Photography
- • Gaming
- • Power users