Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Compare Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs 6000mAh…
Xiaomi
15
$749
4categories won
Xiaomi
15 Ultra
$1,499
8categories won
10 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 15 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra proves superior overall against the Xiaomi 15, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the 15 Ultra takes the lead, while the 15 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the 15 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 15 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
15 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,000 mAh alongside 90W charging.
15 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
15 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 4.3x optical telephoto capabilities.
15 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $749 vs $1499.
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 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 15 | 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,120,000Winner | 2,840,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 9550 | 9940Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | 15 | 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 3.2x | 4.3xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 15 | 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | 15 | 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 191 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.08 mmWinner | 9.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | One-piece aviation aluminum frame, Dragon Crystal glass front and back | Aerospace aluminum frame, eco-leather or ceramic-glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | 15 | 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 6 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 15 | 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,499 |
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 Ultra
Equipped with a giant 1-inch Sony LYT-900 primary sensor, an audacious 200MP 4.3x periscope telephoto, a massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, and 90W fast charging, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the ultimate optical zoom powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh