Xiaomi 15T Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Xiaomi 15T Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $650 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 83/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,583,659); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 149).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15T Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Xiaomi 15T Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $999
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2583659
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2729
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8430
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 87/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15T Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Xiaomi 15T Pro — 80/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 87/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15T Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2583659 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.9×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 15T Pro
- 5500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:09 hrs, total 27:31 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 15T Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 15T Pro by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Xiaomi 15T Pro was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 87/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15T Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 15T Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15T Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 15T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15T Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15T Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15T Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 15T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.