Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Xiaomi 15 (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 $635 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 82/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5240); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,923,262).
Xiaomi 15
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Lighter: 191g vs 192g
- Cheaper: $635 vs $825
- Overall rating 82/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2923262
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 3092
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9147
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5240 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 4 points higher (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2923262 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3092 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9147 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2670x1200 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5240 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| 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 | 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 | 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $635 | $825 |
Xiaomi 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15
- 5240 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Xiaomi 15 by 18.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $190. Xiaomi 15 is cheaper by $190.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 15 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.