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OnePlus OnePlus 15 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

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OnePlusOnePlus 15XiaomiXiaomi 17 Pro Max
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2025September 2025
Display
Screen size6.78″6.9″
Resolution2772 × 12722608 × 1200
Sharpness450 pixels per inch416 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate165 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits3,500 nits
Display type6.78-inch LTPO 1.5K display (FHD+), 20:9 aspect ratioAMOLED; rear 2.9-inch AMOLED screen, 976 × 596, up to 120 Hz
Pixel density450 ppi–
Brightness detail1,800 nits HBM; minimum 1 nit (0.5 nit with Reduce White Point)Multi-scenario peak 3,500 nits on both screens; minimum 1 nit
Always-on display–Full-screen always-on display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0 on the main screen; Dragon Crystal Glass on the rear screen
Display features1–120 Hz adaptive refresh, up to 165 Hz in games; 100% DCI-P3; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours); HDR10+ and HDR Vivid; dedicated touch response chip with 3,200 Hz instant touch sampling; TÜV Rheinland Intelligent Eye Care 5.0; 1.15 mm bezels on every sideP3 colour gamut; full-brightness single-pulse DC dimming; main-screen HDR10+, HDR Vivid and Dolby Vision; wet-hand touch; up to 300 Hz main-screen and 120 Hz rear-screen touch sampling
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory12 GB – 16 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB512 GB, 1 TB
CPUQualcomm Oryon CPU, up to 4.608 GHzThird-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU up to 4.60 GHz; third-generation TSMC 3 nm process; Notebookcheck confirms the English Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 name
GPUAdreno 840 at 1,200 MHzAdreno GPU; maker does not publish a model number
AI engine–Qualcomm AI Engine
Storage typeUFS 4.1; LPDDR5X Ultra RAM (12 GB model) or LPDDR5X Ultra+ (16 GB model)LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage; maker explicitly pairs 16 GB/1 TB; 12/512 GB and 16/512 GB configurations confirmed by Notebookcheck
Cooling360° Cryo-Velocity Cooling System with a 3D steel vapour chamber (5,731 mm²), aerogel insulation under the screen and a white-graphite back cover layer–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom3.5×5×
Front camera32 MP50 MP
Main camera50 MP Sony IMX906, ƒ/1.8, 84° field of view, 6P lens, OIS, autofocus50 MP Light Hunter 950L, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS, QPD autofocus; 4-in-1 2.44 µm pixels; 1G+6P lens
Ultra wide camera50 MP OV50D, ƒ/2.0, 116° field of view, 6P lens, autofocus50 MP, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view, autofocus; 5 cm macro
Telephoto camera50 MP S5KJN5 periscope, 3.5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 30° field of view, 4P lens, OIS, autofocus50 MP periscope, 1/2-inch sensor, ƒ/2.6, OIS; 30 cm telephoto macro
Front camera32 MP Sony IMX709 with RGBW sensor, ƒ/2.4, 21 mm equivalent, 5P lens, autofocus50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 90° field of view, autofocus
Zoom3.5× optical; 7× optical quality; Ultra Res digital zoom up to 120×–
Video recording8K at 30 fps; 4K at 30, 60 or 120 fps, including 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision; 1080p at 30, 60 or 120 fps; slow motion at 4K 120 fps, 1080p 240 fps and 720p 480 fps; O-Log; HDR and multi-view video8K at 30 fps; 4K at 30, 60 or 120 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 720p at 120, 240, 480, 960 or 1,920 fps and 1080p at 120, 240 or 960 fps
Front video4K at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; EIS4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresDetailMax Engine; omni-directional PDAF, CDAF and laser autofocus; spectral sensor; LED flash; Master, Tilt-shift, Underwater, Long Exposure and Pro Video modesLeica Authentic and Vibrant looks; rear-screen selfies and preview; dynamic photos, Dolby Vision, motion capture, subject and audio tracking, portrait, night, Pro, time-lapse, panorama and document modes
Battery and charging
Battery7,300 mAh7,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 31 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 120 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingUp to 50 WUp to 50 W
Battery life detailDual-cell (2 × 3,650 mAh) Silicon NanoStack battery, rated 7,150 mAh (27.03 Wh); up to 31 hours of video playback; rated for at least 1,100 charge cycles7,500 mAh typical; 7,330 mAh minimum; built-in non-removable battery
Wired charging120 W SUPERVOOC, 1–100% in about 39 minutes with OnePlus's 120 W charger (sold separately)QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and 100 W PPS supported
Wireless charging50 W AIRVOOC with the OnePlus AIRVOOC 50W Magnetic Charger (sold separately)Xiaomi wireless charging
Charges other devices–22.5 W wired and wireless reverse charging
Connectivity
Satellite messagingNo–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz); 4G LTE with 4×4 MIMO, up to Cat 20 download5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/13/18/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/70/71/77/78/79/80/81/83/84/89; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/66/71 and TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42/48; 4×4 MIMO; China carrier and software restrictions apply
SIMDual nano-SIM; eSIM supported (dual eSIM via a software update)Dual nano-SIM; dual-active operation depends on SA bands and carrier support
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz (320 MHz), 2×2 MIMOWi-Fi 7, enhanced Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4 and 5 GHz; 2×2 MIMO, MLO, 8×8 sounding, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive and LHDC 5.0Bluetooth 5.4 and dual Bluetooth per current maker sheet; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC; Notebookcheck instead lists Bluetooth 6.0
NFCYesChinese Wallet transport, access-card and payment functions; availability depends on location and provider
USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; supports USB-C earphonesUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; a separate USB 3 cable is required because the supplied cable does not support USB 3 transfers
PositioningDual-band GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5, NavIC L5; assisted network positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight211 g219 g
Thickness8.1 mm8 mm
Height × width161.4 × 76.7 mm162.9 × 77.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
StylusNo–
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 front; Sand Storm has a Micro-Arc Oxidation (MAO) mid-frame and camera surround; Infinite Black and Ultra Violet weigh 215 g and are 8.2 mm thick (Sand Storm 211 g, 8.1 mm)–
ColoursInfinite Black, Ultra Violet, Sand StormBlack, White, Cool Smoky Purple and Forest Green; China-market names
ButtonsPlus Key (press to save to Mind Space, long press to record a voice memo of up to 60 seconds)–
BiometricsIn-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, ambient light, colour temperature, e-compass, accelerometer, gyroscope (up to ±4,000 dps), Hall, laser focus, spectral, barometer, infrared remote control; X-axis linear vibration motorProximity, under-screen and rear ambient light/colour temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster, flicker, laser autofocus, barometer and Hall sensors
SpeakersOReality AudioStereo dual speakers; four microphones; Dolby Atmos, spatial audio and Hi-Res wired/wireless audio; USB-C digital headphones
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise cancellation–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 16.0 based on Android 16Xiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 identified by Notebookcheck; China variant
AI featuresPlus Mind and Mind Space; Google Gemini; AI Scan, AI Portrait Glow and AI Perfect Shot–
In the boxOnePlus 15, USB data cable, SIM ejector tool, quick guide, safety guide (no charger)Phone, power adapter, USB-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool and documentation; contents can vary with sales bundle

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