Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 85/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 3,030,376); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 10070
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 3030376
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 3050
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 1 points higher (86/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3030376 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10200 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6300 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 | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 15.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $174. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 15 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.