Xiaomi 13 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15
Compare Xiaomi 13 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5400mAh…
Xiaomi
13 Ultra
$1,099
3categories won
Xiaomi
15
$749
10categories won
9 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 15 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 15 proves superior overall against the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the 15. Choose the 15 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 13 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
15 takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 90W charging.
15 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
15 wins on budget and value at $749 compared to $1099.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
13 Ultra vs 15: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 13 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.73" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200Winner | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 521 ppiWinner | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 13 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,560,000 | 3,120,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5320 | 9550Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | 13 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 4Winner | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.2x | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps, 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 8K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 13 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | 13 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 191 gWinner |
| Thickness | 9.6 mm | 8.08 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum unibody frame, antibacterial silicone leather back, Gorilla Glass Victus front | One-piece aviation aluminum frame, Dragon Crystal glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | 13 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13 | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 13 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,099 | $749Winner |
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra stands as an imaging titan, combining four 50MP Sony sensors covering 12mm to 120mm focal lengths, a physical two-stop variable aperture on the 1-inch Sony IMX989, 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, and an ergonomic leather camera body.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Xiaomi 15
With Snapdragon 8 Elite raw power, an upgraded 5400mAh silicon-carbon battery, and Leica Summilux triple 50MP optics, the Xiaomi 15 dominates the compact category.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh