Phone (3)
Xiaomi 15
🏆 Verdict
Xiaomi 15 is the better pick overall by 3.7 points, leading in Charging and Performance. Phone (3) remains a strong contender elsewhere.
Phone (3) offers more for the money ($799 vs $1,079 at launch).
By category
Performance
Xiaomi 15 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
Phone (3) zooms further optically (3× vs 2.6×). Phone (3) has the higher-resolution selfie camera (50 MP vs 32 MP).
Battery
Both batteries are about the same size (5,195 mAh).
Charging
Xiaomi 15 charges faster over cable (90W vs 65W). Wireless charging is faster on Xiaomi 15 (50W vs 15W).
Display
Phone (3) has the larger screen (6.67" vs 6.36"). Phone (3)'s screen gets brighter (4,500 vs 3,200 nits), which shows outdoors.
Build & durability
Xiaomi 15 is 27 g lighter.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (3 years).
Specifications
| Phone (3) | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 12 GB / 16 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.67" LTPO AMOLED | Display | 6.36" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2800×1260 (460 ppi) | Resolution | 2670×1200 (460 ppi) |
| 4,500 nits | Peak brightness | 3,200 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 50 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 50 MP · 3× | Telephoto | 50 MP · 2.6× |
| 50 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 5,150 mAh | Battery | 5,240 mAh |
| 65 W | Wired charging | 90 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 50 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 218 g | Weight | 191 g |
| 3 years | OS updates (estimated) | 3 years |
| $799 | Launch price | EUR 999 (≈ $1,079) |
| 2025-07 | Released | 2024-10 |
Phone (3)
Pros
- 3× optical zoom
- 4,500 nits peak
- 6.67" screen
- Lower price ($799)
Cons
- Slower chip
- Slower charging (65W)
- Heavier (218 g)
Xiaomi 15
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 90W charging
- Light at 191 g
Cons
- Dimmer screen
- Pricier ($1,079)
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.