Samsung Galaxy M15 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy M15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 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 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 513,809).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M15
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy M15 better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 219g
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M15 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M15 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×76.8×9.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M15 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy M15 by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M15
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (90/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M15 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy M15 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M15 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M15 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M15 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.