Xiaomi 15S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $760 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 2,998,904).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $999
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 2998904
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8431
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Xiaomi 15S Pro — 82/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15S Pro (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2998904 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8431 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 15S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Xiaomi 15S Pro by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $239. Xiaomi 15S Pro was $239 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15S Pro (93/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 15S Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.