ZuPickXiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
₹67,999 against ₹1,27,997, November 2026. Both scored out of five against other phones at the same price.
The two phones
Which should you buy
Buy the Xiaomi 15 if
- you care most about battery, display, value — it scores higher there.
- you want to spend less: it is ₹67,999.
- Compact flagship display.
Buy the Xiaomi 17 Ultra if
- you care most about performance — it scores higher there.
- Exceptional flagship performance.
Score by score
| Category | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4.1 (higher) ✓ | 3.9 |
| Performance | 3.9 | 4.8 (higher) ✓ |
| Display | 4.1 (higher) ✓ | 3.2 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Value | 4.5 (higher) ✓ | 3.0 |
A gap under a tenth of a point is shown as a draw: the scores are judgements to one decimal place, and calling 3.4 against 3.5 a win claims a precision we do not have. How we rate.
Where they differ
Only the specifications that are not the same on both. Anything not listed here, they match on.
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| RAM & storage | 12 GB RAM + 512 GB | 16 GB RAM + 512 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SM8750 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SM8850-AC |
| Rear camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP | 50 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5240 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Display | 6.36 inches (16.15 cm) | 6.9 inches (17.53 cm) |
Or consider the OPPO Find X10
At around the same money we score it higher than both of these.
