Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
17 Pro Max
Battery capacity (7,500 mAh)
WinsCharging
17 Pro Max
Wired charging speed (100W)
WinsPerformance
17 Pro Max
AnTuTu benchmark (2,456,317 pts)
WinsDisplay
17 Pro Max
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
17 Pro Max
Total weight (219g)
WinsValue
17 Pro Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (6.9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 15 Ultra | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.73" | 6.9" | |
| 1,440 × 3,200 | 1,200 × 2,608 | |
| LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 160Hz | |
| 3,200 nits | 3,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Quad | Triple | |
| 4.3x | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | |
Performance | ||
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | |
| — | 2,456,317 | |
| — | 10,600 | |
| — | 6,761 | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,410 mAh | 7,500 mAh | |
| 90W | 100W | |
| 80W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 226g | 219g | |
| 9.4mm | 8mm | |
| Glass front, eco leather or plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | — | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Highest resolution main camera.