Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $635 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 82/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5240); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,914,100); the Xiaomi 15 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Xiaomi 15 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $635 vs $986
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2914100
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3092
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9147
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5240 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 77/100). Value score: Xiaomi 15 — 78/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2914100 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3092 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9147 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2670x1200 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5240 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $635 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- 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 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 15 by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $351. Xiaomi 15 was $351 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 (92/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 15 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 15 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.