OnePlus 15 vs Xiaomi 17 — Camera Comparison (OnePlus 15, Xiaomi 17)

Introduction

OnePlus 15 vs Xiaomi 17 are flagship rivals this fall — both promise strong hardware and heavy computational photography. Early specs and hands-on shots suggest different trade-offs: OnePlus leans on software (DetailMax) and tuned ISP, while Xiaomi pushes larger sensors and higher-resolution front cameras.

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Main things

• Hardware: Xiaomi 17 appears to favour higher-resolution front sensors (useful for selfies/portrait detail) and big rear sensors; OnePlus 15 pairs flagship sensors with a fiberglass-backed Sand Storm design but emphasizes ISP tuning.
• Software edge: OnePlus’ DetailMax engine focuses on multi-frame stacking and denoise for low-light detail — that can beat bigger sensors in tricky light if tuning is excellent. Xiaomi typically pairs sensor size with aggressive HDR and saturation tuning.
• Real-world verdict: Early hands-on and spec comparisons suggest Xiaomi may win pure detail or zoom tests; OnePlus could win night and texture fidelity thanks to DetailMax and chipset NPU work — final labs will decide.

Conclusion

If you shoot lots of low-light or want cleaner night shots, OnePlus’ software-first approach is promising. If you prioritize raw resolution (selfies/zoom), Xiaomi’s sensor choices may edge it. Wait for independent camera labs before deciding.

Author note: Quick comparative take drawn from early specs, OnePlus hands-on coverage and spec sheets; we’ll update when lab results and DxOMark-style tests arrive.

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