Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
1category wins
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
7category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Faster chip
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Bigger battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Faster charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Better display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Lighter body
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Best value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.73 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 3200 | 2608 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 2160 |
| Peak Brightness | 3200 | 3500 |
| PPI | 522 | 416 |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 89.7 | 92.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 840 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 2 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max +21%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max +19%AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max +26%| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,013 | 3,639 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 9,287 | 11,047 |
| AnTuTu | 3,126,402 | 3,950,082 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p) | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10 + , 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 67mm filter ring holder (optional) | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 4 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | 200 MP, f/2.6, 100mm, (periscope telephoto) | 50 MP, f/2.6, 115mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/1.8, 70mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10 + , gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2, 21mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5410 | 7500 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 90 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 80 | 50 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass-fiber back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 161.3 | 162.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.4 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 226 | 219 |
| Width (mm) | 75.3 | 77.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, February 27 | 2025, September 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, February 27 | Available. Released 2025, September 25 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max packs a 7500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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