Xiaomi 15T vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
43.5Performance64.4
63.7Display69.8
55.5Camera83.6
76.5Battery92
100Features86.7
4 spec wins — Xiaomi 15T10 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 62.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+28) and performance (+21). 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
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 17% lower weight: 194 g vs 235 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.5 mm vs 8.4 mm
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 64
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 77
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 15T | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+7% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits | 4,000 nits+25% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 15T | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,632Top 42% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,505Top 28% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 15T | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3.2 x+60% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 15T | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 8,500 mAh+55% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 100 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 14.9 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 15T | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g+17% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm+11% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 15T | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 15T | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 15T | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |