Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
76.7Performance87.6
64.5Display67.4
64.7Camera77
83.5Battery81
78.7Features100
3 spec wins — Xiaomi 1512 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 81.4 to 73.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and camera (+12). 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
- 13% lower weight: 191 g vs 219 g
- 11% higher Pixel density: 460 ppi vs 416 ppi
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 77
- Stronger camera score: 77 vs 65
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 79
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 65% higher Optical zoom: 4.3 x vs 2.6 x
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.36 ″ | 6.9 ″+8% |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1200x2670 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+11% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits | 3,500 nits+9% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 92.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 2,914,100Top 17% | 3,600,724+24%Top 6% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 874,340Top 14% | 1,032,276+18%Top 6% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,069,991Top 17% | 1,345,109+26%Top 6% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 379,667Top 20% | 495,988+31%Top 2% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 590,102Top 20% | 727,351+23%Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,972Top 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,330Top 12% | — |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 89 %Top 50% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.62 | f/1.67 |
| 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 | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,240 mAh | 6,000 mAh+15% |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 16.5 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 191 g+13% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+3% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 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 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |