Realme 15T vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Realme 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15T has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 550,018); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15T doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 15T by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 15T
Performance 44
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 63
Portability 55
Value for money 52
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Realme 15T better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
  • Lighter: 210g vs 224g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $892

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 550018
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 803
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 60W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 15T vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Realme 15T — 52/100, 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, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Realme 15T are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme 15T (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15T is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

Realme 15T: The Realme 15T is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 15T Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 550018 3942923
Geekbench Single 803 3640
Geekbench Multi 2047 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2372 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 60W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 210 g 224 g
Launch price $250 $892
Camera comparison
Realme 15T
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Realme 15T
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2372
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Realme 15T
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 15T and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 15T MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max
50/100
550018 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +86.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Realme 15T by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 15T
$250
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $642. Realme 15T was $642 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (98/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Realme 15T are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (87/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme 15T (83/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 15T is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 15T by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 15T and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Realme 15T has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Realme 15T over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Realme 15T is a better fit for everyday use. 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.