Xiaomi 15S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $760 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 84/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,998,904).
Xiaomi 15S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Cheaper: $760 vs $799
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2998904
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8431
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 15S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 4 points higher (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 15S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2998904 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2746 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8431 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Price | $760 | $799 |
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 15S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Xiaomi 15S Pro by 17.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $39. Xiaomi 15S Pro is cheaper by $39.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Xiaomi 15S Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.