Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Lighter body
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.73 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 3200 | 2608 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 3200 | 3500 |
| PPI | 522 | 416 |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 89.7 | 92.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra (China) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p) |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 67mm filter ring holder (optional) | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 67mm filter ring holder (optional) |
| Count | 4 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | 200 MP, f/2.6, 100mm, (periscope telephoto) | 200 MP, f/2.4, 100mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/1.8, 70mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 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 Ultra (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5410 | 6800 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 90 | 90 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 80 | 50 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass-fiber back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame | Glass front, fiber-reinforced plastic back / silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum alloy frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 161.3 | 162.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.4 | 8.3 |
| Weight (g) | 226 | 224 |
| Width (mm) | 75.3 | 77.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, February 27 | 2025, December 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, February 27 | Available. Released 2025, December 27 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) |
|---|---|---|
| 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), 1800, 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 |
| 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, 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 Ultra (China) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra (China) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra (China) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is 27% cheaper at 239,760 DZD versus 328,800 DZD for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) packs a 6800 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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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