Xiaomi 15T vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Xiaomi 15T (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 69/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,915,524).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15T
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Xiaomi 15T better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $825
- Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1915524
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1579
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 6100
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Lighter: 192g vs 194g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15T vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 17 points higher (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Xiaomi 15T — 62/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15T are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15T | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1915524 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1579 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6100 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×78.0×7.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 15T
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Xiaomi 15T by 46.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $376. Xiaomi 15T was $376 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (95/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15T are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (81/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (84/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 15T — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15T and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15T has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15T over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15T is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.