Xiaomi 15S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $760 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 84/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6100); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,998,904).
Xiaomi 15S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $892
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2998904
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8431
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6100 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 15S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 3 points higher (87/100 vs 84/100). Value score: Xiaomi 15S Pro — 80/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 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 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 15S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2998904 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2746 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8431 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6100 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | $892 |
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 15S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Xiaomi 15S Pro by 23.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $132. Xiaomi 15S Pro was $132 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 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 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Xiaomi 15S Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.