Xiaomi 15T vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
43.5Performance87.6
63.7Display67.4
55.5Camera77
76.5Battery81
100Features100
3 spec wins — Xiaomi 15T9 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 81.4 to 62.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and camera (+22). Xiaomi 15T still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15T
- 11% lower weight: 194 g vs 219 g
- 10% lower thickness: 7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 64
- Stronger camera score: 77 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 77
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 15T | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+7% | 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 15T | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | — | 3,600,724Top 6% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 1,032,276Top 6% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 1,345,109Top 6% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 495,988Top 2% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 727,351Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,632Top 42% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,505Top 28% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 15T | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.67 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 4.3 x+115% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 15T | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 6,000 mAh+9% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 90 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 14.9 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 15T | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g+11% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm+10% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 15T | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 15T | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 15T | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |