Home Phone comparison Google Pixel 4a and Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G - Which is better?

Google Pixel 4a vs Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G

47 out 100
Google Pixel 4a
VS
56 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
Google Pixel 4a
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G

Compared 2 smartphones : Google Pixel 4a Manufactured in October, 2020, with display 5.81 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 730G, vs Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G, Manufactured in August, 2025 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 4a
  • Higher pixel density: 443ppi
  • Lighter design: 143g vs 205g
  • Supports newer USB: 3.1 vs 2
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Built-in eSIM
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
  • Larger display: 6.9in
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 6000mAh vs 3140mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.4 vs 5.1

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options 6/128 GB - 4/128 GB
- 4/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Google Pixel 4a and Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Google Pixel 4a
vs
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G

Display

Display quality comparison
Type OLED IPS LCD
Size 5.81 in 6.9 in
Resolution 1080x2340 pixels 720x1600 pixels
Aspect ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Pixel density 443 ppi 254 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness 700 nits n/a
HDR support Yes HDR10 No
Screen-to-body ratio 82.9 % 84.2 %
Features Always-On Display n/a
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Google Pixel 4a
802 nits
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
n/a
sRGB gamut95.3 %n/a
PWM (Flicker)255 Hzn/a
Response time6.2 msn/a
Contrast∞ Infiniten/a
Sources: NotebookCheck [Google Pixel 4a]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 144 mm (5.67 in) 171.6 mm (6.76 in)
Width 69.4 mm (2.73 in) 79.5 mm (3.13 in)
Thickness 8.2 mm (0.32 in) 8 mm (0.31 in)
Weight 143 g (5.04 oz) 205 g (7.23 oz)
Water resistance No IP64
Back panel Plastic Eco Leather
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors Black - Gray
- Blue
- Green
- Orange
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes, In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Google Pixel 4a
82.9 %
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
84.2 %

Performance

Testing Google Pixel 4a and Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
Max Frequency 2200 MHz 2000 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 6/1.8 (Kryo 470 Silver (Cortex-A55))
- 2/2.2 (Kryo 470 Gold (Cortex-A76))		 - 6/1.7 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2 (Cortex-A75)
Process Samsung TSMC
Transistor Size 8 nm 12 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 688 Yes
Graphics Adreno 618 Mali-G52 MP2
GPU Cores 256 48
GPU Frequency 825 MHz 820 MHz
FLOPS 422.4 GFLOPS 78.7 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Google Pixel 4a
680
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
421
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Google Pixel 4a
1816
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
1387
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)680421
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)18161387
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Google Pixel 4a
357020
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
278312
CPU11528784872
GPU7062635457
Memory7860274922
UX9250583061
NanoReview Score357020278312
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Google Pixel 4a
1003
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
n/a
Max Surface Temp.41.4 °Cn/a
Stability99 %n/a
Graphics Test6 fpsn/a
Graphics Score1003n/a
Sources: 3DMark [Google Pixel 4a]

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 6 GB 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 1800 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity128 GB128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.1eMMC 5.1
Memory CardNoMicroSD

Software

OS Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 13) Android 15
OS Size 15 GB n/a
UI Skin Stock Android HyperOS 2.0

Battery

Volume 3140 mAh 6000 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 33 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes (50% in 25 min) Yes
Full Charge Time 1:27 h n/a
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Google Pixel 4a
17:58
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
n/a
Web Browsing06:35 hn/a
Video Playback11:24 hn/a
Games04:08 hn/a
Standby Mode90 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 122 MP 50 MP
Photo resolution 4000x3000 pixels 8160x6144 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual LED LED
Stabilization Optical Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion 120 fps (1080p) n/a
Lenses count Standard: 12.2 MP Standard: 50 MP
Depth
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix122 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Focal length27 mm28 mm
SensorSony IMX363n/a
Sensor size1/2.551/2
Pixel size1.4 μmn/a
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalDigital
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Google Pixel 4a
116
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
n/a
Video quality
Google Pixel 4a
100
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
n/a
Overall camera score
Google Pixel 4a
100
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
n/a
Bokeh55n/a
Preview47n/a
Zoom48n/a
Sources: DxOMark [Google Pixel 4a]

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 8 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels n/a
Aperture f/2.0 f/2.0
Focal length 24 mm n/a
Sensor Sony IMX355 CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.8 1/4.0
Pixel size 1.12 μm 1.12 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital No
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.1 5.4
Bluetooth features LE, A2DP LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.1 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort n/a No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* Yes Varies by region
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *YesNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM 700 / 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 / 2300 / 2500 / 5200 / 3500 / 600n/a
3G BandsUMTS 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100n/a
LTE Bands*LTE (B600/B700/B800/B850/B900/B1700/B1800/B1900/B2100/B2300/B2500/B2600/B3500/B5200)n/a
LTE category15n/a
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo n/a
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio No Yes
Dolby Atmos Yes No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Google Pixel 4a
86 dB
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
n/a

Other

Class Mid-range Budget
Announced August, 2020 yr August, 2025 yr
Release Date October, 2020 yr August, 2025 yr
Launch Price ($) 350 n/a
MSRP ($) n/a 120
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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