Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15
Compare Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5400mAh…
Xiaomi
14 Ultra
$1,299
5categories won
Xiaomi
15
$749
8categories 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 14 Ultra, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the 14 Ultra leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 15. Choose the 15 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 14 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.
14 Ultra wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
15 wins on budget and value at $749 compared to $1299.
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.
14 Ultra vs 15: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 14 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.73" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200Winner | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 522 ppiWinner | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 14 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,050,000 | 3,120,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6980 | 9550Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | 14 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 4Winner | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5xWinner | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision | 8K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 14 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | 14 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g | 191 gWinner |
| Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.08 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | High-strength aluminum unibody, nano-tech vegan leather back | One-piece aviation aluminum frame, Dragon Crystal glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | 14 Ultra | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 14 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 | $1,299 | $749Winner |
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
With its Sony LYT-900 1-inch main sensor featuring stepless variable aperture from f/1.63 to f/4.0, dual periscope/telephoto lenses, 90W fast charging, and optional Leica Photography Kit, the 14 Ultra is a pure photographer’s camera.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- 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