OnePlus 15s vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $700 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,654,776); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
OnePlus 15s
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3654776
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $700 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 88/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $700 | $799 |
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared OnePlus 15s and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 7.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $99. OnePlus 15s is cheaper by $99.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (90/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the OnePlus 15s by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.