Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
🏆 Verdict
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the better pick overall by 5.1 points, leading in Battery and Charging. Xiaomi 15 Ultra remains a strong contender elsewhere.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max offers more for the money ($840 vs $1,619 at launch).
By category
Performance
Both run the Snapdragon 8 Elite with practically the same performance.
Camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max zooms further optically (5× vs 4.3×). Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the higher-resolution selfie camera (50 MP vs 32 MP).
Battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's battery is 2,090 mAh larger (7,500 vs 5,410 mAh), about 39% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max charges faster over cable (100W vs 90W). Wireless charging is faster on Xiaomi 15 Ultra (80W vs 50W).
Display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the larger screen (6.9" vs 6.73"). Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's screen gets brighter (3,500 vs 3,200 nits), which shows outdoors. Xiaomi 15 Ultra's screen is sharper (521 vs 416 ppi).
Build & durability
Both are similar in durability and weight.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (4 years).
Specifications
| Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| 16 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 512 GB / 1 TB | Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.73" LTPO AMOLED | Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 3200×1440 (521 ppi) | Resolution | 2608×1200 (416 ppi) |
| 3,200 nits | Peak brightness | 3,500 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 50 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 200 MP · 4.3× | Telephoto | 50 MP · 5× |
| 32 MP | Front camera | 50 MP |
| 5,410 mAh | Battery | 7,500 mAh |
| 90 W | Wired charging | 100 W |
| 80 W | Wireless charging | 50 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 226 g | Weight | 219 g |
| 4 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| EUR 1,499 (≈ $1,619) | Launch price | CNY 5,999 (≈ $840) |
| 2025-02 | Released | 2025-09 |
Official source: Xiaomi 15 Ultra · Official source: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
⚠ Data pending confirmation: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Cons
- Smaller battery
- Pricier ($1,619)
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Pros
- 5× optical zoom
- 7,500 mAh battery
- Lower price ($840)
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.