Xiaomi 15T Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Xiaomi 15T Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $650 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 83/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,583,659).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15T Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Xiaomi 15T Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $892
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2583659
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2729
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8430
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 87/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15T Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 4 points higher (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Xiaomi 15T Pro — 80/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 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 (China) 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 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Xiaomi 15T Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15T Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2583659 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.9×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 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 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 15T Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Xiaomi 15T Pro by 34.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $242. Xiaomi 15T Pro was $242 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Xiaomi 15T Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15T Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Xiaomi 15T Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15T Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 15T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15T Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15T Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15T Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.