OnePlus 15 vs Xiaomi 17
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 86/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 3,248,535); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Xiaomi 17
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 3248535
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10162
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 95/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 87/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $799
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 1 points higher (87/100 vs 86/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $709 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Xiaomi 17 by 11.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Xiaomi 17 was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the OnePlus 15 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Xiaomi 17?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Xiaomi 17?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.