Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
Compare Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs 6100mAh battery…
Xiaomi
15
$749
3categories won
Xiaomi
15 Pro
$899
6categories won
13 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 15 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 15 Pro proves superior overall against the Xiaomi 15, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the 15 Pro takes the lead, while the 15 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the 15 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 15 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
15 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 90W charging.
15 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
15 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
15 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $749 vs $899.
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.
15 vs 15 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 15 | 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.36" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2670 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 522 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3200 nits | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 15 | 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,120,000Winner | 2,810,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 9550 | 9880Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | 15 | 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.2x | 5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 15 | 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | 15 | 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 191 gWinner | 213 g |
| Thickness | 8.08 mm | 8.35 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | One-piece aviation aluminum frame, Dragon Crystal glass front and back | Aluminum frame, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass front & back |
Software and support
| Specification | 15 | 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 6 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 15 | 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $749Winner | $899 |
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
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Engineering a massive 6100 mAh silicon-carbon cell into an 8.35mm frame, the Xiaomi 15 Pro brings a 5x periscope telephoto, 2K 3200-nit display, and Snapdragon 8 Elite efficiency to new heights.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh