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Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs OnePlus 15 5G

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Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 219 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.9 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 4.1.
KSh 131,000In Stock
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OnePlus 15 5G

OnePlus 15 5G

  • About 165 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.78 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 4.1.
  • 7,300 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 111,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, IP68 rating and 50 MP main camera, the OnePlus 15 5G scrolls more smoothly (165 Hz) and charges faster (120 W), while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a brighter screen for outdoor use, sharper selfies (50 MP) and a deeper water-immersion rating (6 m).

Refresh

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
About 120 Hz display refresh rate
OnePlus 15 5G
About 165 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
About 6.9 inch screen
OnePlus 15 5G
About 6.78 inch screen

Battery capacity

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
7,500 mAh battery capacity
OnePlus 15 5G
7,300 mAh battery capacity

Software

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Runs Android 16, HyperOS 3
OnePlus 15 5G
Runs Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China)

Charging

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
100 W wired, 50 W wireless charging
OnePlus 15 5G
120 W wired, 50 W wireless charging

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Higher rated immersion depth: 6 m (vs 2 m), both IP68.
  • Brighter display: up to 3,500 nits (vs 1,800).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 50 MP (vs 32 MP).
  • Slightly larger 6.9-inch screen (vs 6.78-inch).

OnePlus 15 5G

  • Faster rated wired charging: 120 W (vs 100 W).
  • Smoother 165 Hz display (vs 120 Hz).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).

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PriorityXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
Display6.9-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 416 ppi6.78-inch OLED display, 165 Hz, 450 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 5x telephoto camera50 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3.5x telephoto camera
Battery capacity7,500 mAh battery7,300 mAh battery
Charging100 W wired, 50 W wireless charging120 W wired, 50 W wireless charging
Weight219 g211 g
ConnectionsWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
BrandXiaomiOnePlus
Model17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
Announced2025, September 252025, October 27
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, September 25Available. Released 2025, October 28
Model numbers2509FPN0BCCPH2747, CPH2745, PLK110, CPH2749

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
Dimensions162.9 x 77.6 x 8 mm (6.41 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)161.4 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm (6.35 x 3.02 x 0.32 in)
Weight219 g (7.72 oz)211 g or 215 g (7.44 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass 7i or Crystal Shield Glass) or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
Display6.9 inches, 116.6 cm2 (~92.3% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak)6.78 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution1200 x 2608 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density)1272 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~450 ppi density)
Display protectionXiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresSecondary display (on the back): LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak) 2.9 inches, 596 x 976 pixelsUltra HDR image support

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
ProcessorQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 840Adreno 840

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
RAM12GB / 16GB12GB / 16GB
Storage512GB / 1TB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage technologyUFS 4.1UFS 4.1
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 115mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF (30cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.8, 80mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, 3.5x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 16mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF
Front camera50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, AF
Rear camera featuresLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panoramaLaser focus, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama, LUT preview
Rear camera video8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision, LUT
Front camera featuresHDR, panoramaHDR, panorama
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
BatterySi/C Li-Ion 7500 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 7300 mAh
Charging100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wireless120W wired, 120W UFCS, 55W PPS, 36W PD, 36W QC, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 40 min 50W wireless 10W reverse wireless 5W reverse wired Bypass charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
Operating systemAndroid 16, HyperOS 3Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China)

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 - China; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - India
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 711, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - International; 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - China; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - India
5G bands1, 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/NSA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA - China; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 56.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASSGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support—
InfraredYesYes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min) Micro-Arc Oxidation frame treatment (Sand Storm color only)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro (UAV-grade), compass, barometer (exc. China)
ColorsBlack, White, Purple, GreenInfinite Black, Ultra Violet, Sand Storm
Additional featuresUltra Wideband (UWB) support—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio; Snapdragon sound24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 2456317 (v10), 3543388 (v11) GeekBench: 10600 (v6) 3DMark: 6761 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 2790237 (v10), 3688274 (v11) GeekBench: 11062 (v6) 3DMark: 7370 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness1026 nits max brightness (measured)1364 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness-26.1 LUFS (Good)-24.8 LUFS (Very good)
Active use battery scoreActive use score 20:50hActive use score 23:07h

Regulatory

Regulatory specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
SAR (US)—1.17 W/kg (head)     1.00 W/kg (body)

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxOnePlus 15 5G
Energy—Class A
Battery—74:25h endurance, 1100 cycles
Free fall—Class C (90 falls)
Repairability—Class B

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

Get the OnePlus 15 5G if you want smoother scrolling and faster charging, or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max if you would rather have a brighter screen for outdoor use and sharper selfies.

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