Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 17
The Xiaomi 15 (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 $635 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 82/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5240); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 2,914,100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15
Xiaomi 17
What makes Xiaomi 15 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $635 vs $709
- Overall rating 82/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 2914100
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3092
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9147
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 5 points higher (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 77/100). Value score: Xiaomi 15 — 78/100, 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 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 and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2914100 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3092 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9147 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2670x1200 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5240 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $635 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 15
- 5240 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 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 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Xiaomi 15 by 10.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $74. Xiaomi 15 was $74 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Xiaomi 15 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 15 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.