Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Xiaomi 17
The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 513,809).
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Xiaomi 17
- Overall rating 43/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 200g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 83 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×76.8×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy A15 5G by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (85/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (81/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (87/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G over the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.