Xiaomi 15 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $771 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 83/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6100); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,001,049).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 15 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money 78
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 213g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $771 vs $999

  • Overall rating 83/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3001049
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2798
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10104
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 15 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).

Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 15 Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3001049 3998145
Geekbench Single 2798 3640
Geekbench Multi 10104 11033
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 6100 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / HyperOS 2 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 213 g 219 g
Price $771 $999
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 15 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100
3001049 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +24.9%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 15 Pro by 24.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999

Price difference: $228. Xiaomi 15 Pro is cheaper by $228.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 15 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.