Xiaomi 15 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi 18 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro wins 4 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsXiaomi 18 Pro9598
- Camerafrom specsXiaomi 18 Pro93100
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieXiaomi 18 Pro88100
- Batteryfrom specsXiaomi 18 Pro97100
- Displayfrom specsTie9494
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueNot enough data
- Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery7,000 mAh vs 6,100 mAh
- Xiaomi 18 Pro charges faster100W vs 90W
- Xiaomi 18 Pro has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 50 MP
- Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger screen6.73" vs 6.4"
- Xiaomi 18 Pro is lighter203 g vs 213 g
- Xiaomi 18 Pro has a sharper selfie camera50 MP vs 32 MP
- Xiaomi 18 Pro has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- Xiaomi 18 Pro has the faster chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi 18 Pro wins — BeastScore 90.0/100
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 6,100 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 90W). The Xiaomi 15 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.73" vs 6.4").
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Larger battery: 7,000 mAh vs 6,100 mAh · Faster wired charging: 100W vs 90W
Common questions
Which is better: Xiaomi 15 Pro or Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 6,100 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 90W). The Xiaomi 15 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.73" vs 6.4"). BeastScore: Xiaomi 15 Pro 89.6/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Xiaomi 15 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro?
Xiaomi 15 Pro has a 6.73-inch display and 6100 mAh battery. Xiaomi 18 Pro has a 6.4-inch display and 7000 mAh battery.
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