Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+200MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5410mAh, 90W | 3692mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera | Software and Design |
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General
| Colors | Silver Chrome | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 11, 2025 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 03, 2025 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,999 | ₹82,900 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.73 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 522 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | WQHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Weight | 229 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | Display Port, USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield 2 |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | A19 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 200 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-Telephoto | |||
| Features | Colour Spectrum Sensor, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Leica Branded Lenses, Panorama | Advanced red-eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Lens correction (Fusion Ultra Wide), Macro Mode, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Optical Zoom, Panoramic, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Slow Motion, Smart HDR 5, Spatial photos, True Tone Flash, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit rec., Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR | 3D (spatial) video, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Audio Mix, Audio zoom, Cinematic mode, Continuous autofocus video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps, Dual Video, HDR, Macro Video Recording, Night mode Time lapse, Playback zoom, QuickTake video, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video, Time-lapse Video, True Tone flash, Wind noise reduction |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant, Xiaomi AISP 2.0, Xiaomi Hyper AI Suite | AI Agent Siri, AI Image Enhancer, AI Translation, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate, Visual Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision HDR, Face unlock, HDR Photos, Palm shutter, Screen flash | 3D (spatial) Audio, Animoji and Memoji, Audio Mix, Auto Focus, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Dual Capture, Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Lens correction, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Night mode Time lapse, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, Retina Flash, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Smart HDR 5, Stereo Sound Recording, Tap to zoom and rotate, Time-lapse, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Ultra-stabilised video, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Wind noise reduction | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K 60/30fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Capacity | 5410 mAh | 3692 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 90 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Two-way Satellite Communication | Accelerometer, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
