Xiaomi 15 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $771 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 83/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 3,001,049).
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 213g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $771 vs $799
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3001049
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2798
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10104
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 5 points higher (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3001049 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2798 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10104 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 213 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $771 | $799 |
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 15 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Xiaomi 15 Pro by 17.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $28. Xiaomi 15 Pro is cheaper by $28.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Xiaomi 15 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. 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.