Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 17
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.36", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5240mAh, 90W | 6330mAh, 100W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black, Green, White | Ice Blue, Venture Green, Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 11, 2025 | March 11, 2026 | ||
| Availability | April 02, 2025 | March 13, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹64,999 | ₹89,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.36 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1200 pixels | 1220 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2670 pixels | 2656 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 3500 nits |
Body
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Weight | 191 grams | 191 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Xiaomi Shield Glass | Xiaomi Shield Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Xiaomi Shield Glass | Xiaomi Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos certified) |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 840 |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Leica Branded Lenses, Panorama | Auto Supermoon, Color Spectrum Sensor, Documents Mode, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Fastshot Mode, Filter, HDR, Laser AF, Leica Branded Lens, Long Exposure, RAW Capture Support, Super Macro | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit Log, 10-bit rec., Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR, HDR10+ | 4-Mic array, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Night Video Recording, Pro Video Mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Photo Enhancements, AI Remover, AI Summary | AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Interpreter, AI Search, AI Speech Recognition, AI Writing, Circle to Search, Google Gemini, Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR Photos, Palm shutter, Portrait Mode, Screen flash, Time Lapse | AI Face Unlock, EIS, HDR Photos, HDR Video, Palm shutter, panorama, PDAF, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Video Teleprompter |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Capacity | 5240 mAh | 6330 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 90 W | 100 W |
Memory
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Xiaomi 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 (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor, Two-way Satellite Communication | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Electronic Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, IR Blaster, Laser Sensor, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor |
