Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 85/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 3,030,376); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 10162
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 3030376
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3050
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 2 points higher (87/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3030376 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10200 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 6.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $290. Xiaomi 17 was $290 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Xiaomi 15 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.