Xiaomi 15
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
🏆 Verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the better pick overall by 4.2 points, leading in Updates, Camera and Display. Xiaomi 15 remains a strong contender elsewhere.
Xiaomi 15 offers more for the money ($1,079 vs $1,619 at launch).
By category
Performance
Both run the Snapdragon 8 Elite with practically the same performance.
Camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra zooms further optically (4.3× vs 2.6×).
Battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra's battery is 170 mAh larger (5,410 vs 5,240 mAh), about 3% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Wireless charging is faster on Xiaomi 15 Ultra (80W vs 50W).
Display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the larger screen (6.73" vs 6.36"). Xiaomi 15 Ultra's screen is sharper (521 vs 460 ppi).
Build & durability
Xiaomi 15 is 35 g lighter.
Updates
Xiaomi 15 Ultra should get OS updates for longer (4 vs 3 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 12 GB / 16 GB | RAM | 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.36" LTPO AMOLED | Display | 6.73" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2670×1200 (460 ppi) | Resolution | 3200×1440 (521 ppi) |
| 3,200 nits | Peak brightness | 3,200 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 50 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 50 MP · 2.6× | Telephoto | 200 MP · 4.3× |
| 32 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 5,240 mAh | Battery | 5,410 mAh |
| 90 W | Wired charging | 90 W |
| 50 W | Wireless charging | 80 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 191 g | Weight | 226 g |
| 3 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| EUR 999 (≈ $1,079) | Launch price | EUR 1,499 (≈ $1,619) |
| 2024-10 | Released | 2025-02 |
Official source: Xiaomi 15 · Official source: Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 15
Pros
- Light at 191 g
- Lower price ($1,079)
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Pros
- 4.3× optical zoom
- 6.73" screen
Cons
- Heavier (226 g)
- 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.