OnePlus 15s vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 83/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6800); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 224g).
OnePlus 15s
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $892
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 4 points higher (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 53/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 78/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $892 |
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared OnePlus 15s and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Launch price difference: $192. OnePlus 15s was $192 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (87/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the OnePlus 15s by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.