Between the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes out ahead in screen size and water resistance, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro wins on wireless charging and wired charging. Overall, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 67.1 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 74 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro edges ahead on the Mars Score (67.1 vs 74), but the 6.9-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Pixel 9 Pro Fold if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are screen size, water resistance, promised os updates.
Pick the Xiaomi 15 Pro if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, wired charging, front camera, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Xiaomi 15 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins
- ▲Screen size — 18.87% more. 8.0 " vs 6.73 ".
- ▲Water resistance: IPX8 (vs IP68).
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
Why Xiaomi 15 Pro wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 566.67% more. 50 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲Wired charging — 328.57% more. 90 W vs 21 W.
- ▲Front camera — 220.00% more. 32 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 118.55% more. 2710000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Weight — 44.00 g less. 213 vs 257.
- ▲Pixel density — 39.95% more. 522 ppi vs 373 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 31.18% more. 6100 mAh vs 4650 mAh.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 257 g | 213 glead |
| Thickness | 10.5 mm | 8.4 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX8lead | IP68 |
| Form factor | foldable_booklead | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 8.0 "lead | 6.73 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 373 ppi | 522 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2700 nits | 3200 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4650 mAh | 6100 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 21 W | 90 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 7.5 W | 50 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Xiaomi 15 Pro?+
Xiaomi 15 Pro has 31.2% more battery — 4650 mAh vs 6100 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Xiaomi 15 Pro?+
Xiaomi 15 Pro is 44g lighter — 257g vs 213g.
Is Pixel 9 Pro Fold waterproof?+
Pixel 9 Pro Fold has an IPX8 rating.
Does Xiaomi 15 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, Xiaomi 15 Pro supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Xiaomi 15 Pro?+
Xiaomi 15 Pro has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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