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Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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· 2025

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$1599

87.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

87.6

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery88/100

· 2024

Xiaomi 15

$899

87.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

87.6

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery88/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Xiaomi 15 Ultra:

✓Larger 5,410 mAh battery capacity (+170 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.73" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Xiaomi 15:

✓35g lighter chassis (191g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$700 lower launch MSRP ($899 vs $1599)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Xiaomi 15 Ultra	Xiaomi 15
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.73"	6.36"
Resolution & Density	3200x1440 (522 ppi)	2670x1200 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	3,200 nits peak	3,200 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 15	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	16 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.63, OIS, Sony LYT-900	50 MP, f/1.62, OIS, Light Fusion 900
Telephoto Zoom	50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.5, OIS	50 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	50 MP, f/1.8	50 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP, f/2	32 MP, f/2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	161.3 x 75.5 x 9.5 mm	152.3 x 71.2 x 8.08 mm
Weight	226 g	191 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,410 mAh	5,240 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	90W wired fast charging	90W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	80W wireless charging	50W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.4	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1599	$899

Editorial Lab Verdict

Xiaomi 15 Ultra edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.6/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Xiaomi 15 Ultra ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy Xiaomi 15 Ultra:

More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB

When to buy Xiaomi 15:

Lighter body: 191g (35g lighter in hand) · Lower launch price: $899 (save $700)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15

Which phone is better: Xiaomi 15 Ultra or Xiaomi 15?

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.6/100 compared to Xiaomi 15 (87.6/100), driven by advantages in More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15?

Xiaomi 15 Ultra is equipped with a 6.73-inch display and 5410 mAh battery, while Xiaomi 15 features a 6.36-inch display and 5240 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15?

In lab hardware evaluations, Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 91/100 in camera performance, while Xiaomi 15 scores 91/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Xiaomi 15 Ultra edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15

Which phone is better: Xiaomi 15 Ultra or Xiaomi 15?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15?

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