Oppo A15 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Oppo A15 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 23/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A15 doesn't; the Oppo A15 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 by 65 points (88/100 vs 23/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo A15

Performance 19
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 27
Portability 75
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Oppo A15 better?

  • Lighter: 175g vs 219g

  • Better portability (75/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4230 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A15 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 65 points higher (88/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (75/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Oppo A15 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 199111 3654776
Geekbench Single 476 3639
Geekbench Multi 828 11047
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2608x1200
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4230 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 480 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.0×75.4×7.9 mm —
Weight 175 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Oppo A15

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Oppo A15

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Oppo A15

  • 4230 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A15 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A15 MediaTek Helio P35
23/100
199111 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +94.6%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Oppo A15 by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Oppo A15

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 (97/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 (81/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 (90/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (75/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Oppo A15 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 by 65 points (88/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A15 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Oppo A15 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A15 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A15 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A15 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.