Realme 15T vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Realme 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15T has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 877,641); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15T doesn't; the Realme 15T is noticeably lighter (210g vs 226g).
Realme 15T
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $999
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Realme 15T vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Realme 15T — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 15T (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Realme 15T | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $999 |
Realme 15T
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 15T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15T
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 15T and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Realme 15T by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $749. Realme 15T was $749 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (93/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 15T (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Realme 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15T by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 15T and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Realme 15T has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15T over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Realme 15T is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.