Phone (3)
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
🏆 Verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the better pick overall by 7.9 points, leading in Charging, Performance and Updates. Phone (3) remains a strong contender elsewhere.
Phone (3) offers more for the money ($799 vs $1,619 at launch).
By category
Performance
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 100 vs 86). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
Camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra zooms further optically (4.3× vs 3×). Phone (3) has the higher-resolution selfie camera (50 MP vs 32 MP).
Battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra's battery is 260 mAh larger (5,410 vs 5,150 mAh), about 5% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra charges faster over cable (90W vs 65W). Wireless charging is faster on Xiaomi 15 Ultra (80W vs 15W).
Display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the larger screen (6.73" vs 6.67"). Phone (3)'s screen gets brighter (4,500 vs 3,200 nits), which shows outdoors. Xiaomi 15 Ultra's screen is sharper (521 vs 460 ppi).
Build & durability
Both are similar in durability and weight.
Updates
Xiaomi 15 Ultra should get OS updates for longer (4 vs 3 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Phone (3) | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 12 GB / 16 GB | RAM | 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.67" LTPO AMOLED | Display | 6.73" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2800×1260 (460 ppi) | Resolution | 3200×1440 (521 ppi) |
| 4,500 nits | Peak brightness | 3,200 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 50 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 50 MP · 3× | Telephoto | 200 MP · 4.3× |
| 50 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 5,150 mAh | Battery | 5,410 mAh |
| 65 W | Wired charging | 90 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 80 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 218 g | Weight | 226 g |
| 3 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| $799 | Launch price | EUR 1,499 (≈ $1,619) |
| 2025-07 | Released | 2025-02 |
Official source: Phone (3) · Official source: Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Phone (3)
Pros
- 4,500 nits peak
- Lower price ($799)
Cons
- Slower chip
- Slower charging (65W)
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 4.3× optical zoom
- 90W charging
Cons
- Dimmer screen
- Pricier ($1,619)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.