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; estimated prices are $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).
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 10070
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- 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: $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)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 1 points higher (86/100 vs 85/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
| 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 | |
| Price | $999 | $825 |
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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
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
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.
Price difference: $174. Xiaomi 17 Pro is cheaper by $174.
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
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.