Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
76.7Performance79.1
64.5Display69.1
64.7Camera73.2
83.5Battery79
78.7Features78.7
3 spec wins — Xiaomi 159 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 73.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+9) and display (+5). Xiaomi 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15
- Stronger battery score: 84 vs 79
- 37% higher Active use endurance: 16.5 h vs 12 h
- 15% lower weight: 191 g vs 226 g
- 14% lower thickness: 8.1 mm vs 9.4 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 65
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 65
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 65% higher Optical zoom: 4.3 x vs 2.6 x
- 60% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 50 W
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.36 ″ | 6.73 ″+6% |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1200x2670 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 522 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits | 3,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 2,914,100Top 17% | 2,650,000 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 874,340Top 14% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,069,991Top 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 379,667Top 20% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 590,102Top 20% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,972Top 15% | 3,050+3%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,330Top 12% | 9,600+3%Top 11% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 89 %Top 50% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.62 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 2.6 x | 4.3 x+65% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,240 mAh | 5,410 mAh+3% |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 80 W+60% |
| Active use endurance | 16.5 h+37% | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 191 g+15% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+14% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |