Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs 5500mAh battery…
Xiaomi
15
$749
2categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
2categories won
18 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 15 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 15 claims the overall win over the Xiaomi 17 Pro, delivering a stronger technical package across measurable key specifications. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the 15 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 17 Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,400 mAh.
15 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
15 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $749 vs $999.
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 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 15 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.36" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2670 | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3200 nits | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 15 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,120,000Winner | 3,060,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 9550 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | 15 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.2x | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 15 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | 15 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 191 g | 191 g |
| Thickness | 8.08 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | One-piece aviation aluminum frame, Dragon Crystal glass front and back | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | 15 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 15 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $749Winner | $999 |
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 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh