Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 17
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi 15 and the Xiaomi 17, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,240 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90W | 100W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.36 in | 6.3 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 181 g | 191 g |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 |
Summary: Xiaomi 15 is ahead on screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi 17 is ahead on battery, wired charging.
Display
| Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | OLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3200 nits (peak) | CrystalRes OLED / LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 2160Hz PWM dimming, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak multi-scenario brightness) |
| Size | 6.36 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2670 pixels (1.5K) | 1220 x 2656 pixels (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Xiaomi Shield Glass | Xiaomi Shield Glass (Global), Dragon Crystal Glass (China) |
Platform
| Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 15, Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | Android 16, upgradable to Android 17, HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x 4.32 GHz Prime + 4x Performance + 3x Efficiency) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 840 |
Memory
| Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X | 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.1 |
| Card slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6 (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS (Leica lens); 50 MP (ultrawide); 50 MP (telephoto) | — |
| Features | Leica optics, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Modules | — | Triple Leica VARIO-SUMMILUX system |
| Wide | — | 50 MP, f/1.67, 23mm, 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS (Light Fusion 950 sensor) |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 60mm, 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 2.6x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 102˚, 1/2.76", 0.64µm |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 32 MP | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Silicon-carbon, non-removable | Li-Po, 6330 mAh (Global) / 7000 mAh (China) silicon-carbon battery |
| Capacity | 5240 mAh (Global) | — |
| Charging | 90W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless | 100W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless HyperCharge, 22.5W reverse wireless charging |
Body
| Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.3 x 71.2 x 8.08 mm | 151.1 x 71.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 191 g |
| Build | Glass front (Xiaomi Shield Glass), glass back, aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, glass back (matte finish), Xiaomi Shield Glass front (Global), Dragon Crystal Glass front (China) |
| Durability | — | IP68 dust/water resistant |
Comms
| Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort output |
Launch
| Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 29, 2024 (China), March 3, 2025 (Global) | 2025, September 25 |
| Status | Released March 2025 | Available. Released 2025, September 27 (China); 2026, February 28 (Global) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi 17?
Xiaomi 17 — 5,240 mAh for the Xiaomi 15 versus 7,000 mAh for the Xiaomi 17.
Which is lighter, Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi 17?
Xiaomi 15 — 181 g for the Xiaomi 15 versus 191 g for the Xiaomi 17.
Which is newer, Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi 17?
Xiaomi 17 — Mar 2025 for the Xiaomi 15 versus Sep 2025 for the Xiaomi 17.
Is the Xiaomi 15 or the Xiaomi 17 rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi 15 9/10 and the Xiaomi 17 9/10.