Xiaomi 14 UltravsXiaomi 15
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 trade category wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra in Camera; Xiaomi 15 in Battery. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Too close to call between Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Xiaomi 15.
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra takes Display — led by pixel density (522 ppi).
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra takes Camera — led by camera score (153 pts).
- Xiaomi 15 takes Battery — led by battery (5,400 mAh).
- Xiaomi 15 takes Price — led by price (899 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Xiaomi 14 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Xiaomi 14 Ultra if you want more apps open at once — 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- Choose Xiaomi 14 Ultra if you want more room for photos and apps — 512 GB vs 256 GB.
- Choose Xiaomi 14 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.73 in vs 6.36 in.
- Choose Xiaomi 14 Ultra if you want a sharper screen — 522 ppi vs 460 ppi.
- Choose Xiaomi 14 Ultra if you want better video quality — 96 pts vs 95 pts.
- Choose Xiaomi 14 Ultra if you want a better camera — 153 pts vs 147 pts.
Choose Xiaomi 15 if you want…
- Choose Xiaomi 15 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,500,000 pts vs 2,000,000 pts.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 3,200 nits vs 3,000 nits.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 if you want longer battery life — 5,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 if you want a lower price — 899 USD vs 1,099 USD.
At a glance
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Xiaomi 15
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Choose Xiaomi 14 Ultra if camera matters most. It costs USD 1,099.
Xiaomi 15
Choose Xiaomi 15 if battery matters most. It costs USD 899, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- 1-inch main sensor
- 5x periscope zoom
- 90 W charging
- Expensive
- Heavy
- Software bloat
Xiaomi 15
- Elite chipset
- 90 W charging
- Compact flagship
- HyperOS bloatware
- Limited availability
- No charger in box