Xiaomi
Xiaomi 15 5G
The Xiaomi 15 5G lands as a entry-level smartphone, built around Snapdragon 8 Elite.
50/100
Snapdragon 8 Elite120 Hz5240 mAhAMOLEDHyperOS
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Why we rate it
- Adaptive refresh
- 5G
- NFC
- Above-average capacity
- Below-average refresh rate
Score profile
Scored against the smartphones classWhere the Xiaomi 15 5G wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Panel typeAMOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz
Adaptive refreshYes
Design and build
Weight440 g
Performance
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite
Battery
Capacity5240 mAh
Software
Operating systemHyperOS
Connectivity
5GYes
NFCYes
Dual SIMYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowXiaomi 15 5G vs Google Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Xiaomi 15 5GGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
| XiaomiXiaomi 15 5GThis page | GoogleGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Size | — | 6.8 " |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Storage | — | 128 GB |
| Capacity | 5240 mAhBetter | 5060 mAh |
Who it's for
Is the Xiaomi 15 5G right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable smartphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier smartphone is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Xiaomi 15 5G worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other smartphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the Xiaomi 15 5G?
Its adaptive refresh stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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