Xiaomi 15 Ultra review: The ultimate camera package

With outstanding cameras and the hardware to match, the 15 Ultra is easily one of the best phones of 2025.

Verdict

Xiaomi is bringing sizeable upgrades to the 15 Ultra; there’s a new 200MP telephoto camera that takes amazing photos, a bigger 5410mAh battery that lasts over a day, and the latest hardware currently available. There’s still a 1-inch sensor at the back, and it continues to take breathtaking photos most of the time. Combine that with a brighter AMOLED panel and better software optimization, and the 15 Ultra is a delight to use. There are issues with overheating at times and the camera being inconsistent with HDR imagery, but on the whole, the 15 Ultra is without a doubt one of the best phones I used in 2025.

Pros

  • +Outstanding main camera
  • +200MP tele lens is magnificent
  • +Vibrant AMOLED with good customizability
  • +Great in-hand feel
  • +Class-leading internals
  • +Battery lasts over a day with ease

Cons

  • -Overheating issues
  • -Camera is inconsistent at times
  • -Software is still buggy
  • -No IP69 ingress protection

I like using Xiaomi’s Ultra models, and I called theXiaomi 14 Ultramy favorite phone of 2024. That may have been a bit premature considering I liked theFind X7 UltraandVivo X100 Ultraa bit better, but it doesn’t take away from the fact that the 14 Ultra continues to be a standout phone.

Xiaomi isn’t changing things too much with the 15 Ultra, which is a good thing. The phone retains a massive 1-inch main camera, and you get a new 200MP tele lens that’s outstanding (it uses the same Samsung HP9 imaging sensor as theVivo X200 Pro). There’s a bigger battery that lasts over a day, all the high-res audio codecs you need, and all the extras you’d want in a 2025 flagship.

I used the Xiaomi 15 Ultra for a month, and that’s a rarity in itself — I test most phones for a week or two before writing the review, so I was able to really get a feel for the device this time around. My key takeaway is that the phone has one of the best camera packages of 2025; it does a better job than its predecessor, and the introduction of the 200MP lens at the back means you get cleaner shots at 4x and much better portrait imagery.

That said, some of the issues that plagued the Xiaomi 14 Ultra are present on the 15 Ultra as well. As good as the cameras are on the phone, they can be inconsistent, particularly when shooting HDR images. Xiaomi addressed this to an extent by rolling out software updates on the 14 Ultra, and it will likely do the same with the 15 Ultra — I’ll share an update once that goes live.

Outside of that and the occasional overheating, I don’t have any problems with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, and while I’m waiting to see what OPPO and Vivo do with their Ultra models, the phone sets a high bar for mobile imaging in 2025.

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Pricing and availability

Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 15 Ultra on February 27 in China, with a global launch at Mobile World Congress on March 2. The device will make its way to India, the U.K., and other global markets where Xiaomi has a presence. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is sold in two storage sizes: 16GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB.

The 15 Ultra is going on sale globally for €1,499, and this is the configuration that comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Xiaomi also has the standard model going on sale, and that model will cost €999 globally.

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CategoryXiaomi 15 Ultra
Display6.73-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED (3200×1440), Dolby Vision, 3200 nits max, Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0
OSHyperOS 2.0.2.0, Android 15
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 3nm
RAM16GB LPDDR5X
Storage512GB/1TB UFS 4.1
Rear camera 150MP f/1.6, Sony LYT-900 1-inch module, OIS
Rear camera 2200MP f/2.6 telephoto, Samsung HP9 1/1.4-inch module, 4.3x optical zoom, OIS
Rear camera 350MP f/1.8 telephoto, Samsung JN5 1/2.51-inch module, 3x optical zoom, OIS
Rear camera 450MP f/1.8 Sony IMX858, 1/2.51-inch module, 115-degree FoV
Front camera32MP f/2.0, autofocus
Ingress protectionIP68 dust and water resistance
ConnectivityWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, global 5G bands, NFC, dual-band GPS
SecurityUltrasonic in-screen sensor
AudioUSB-C, stereo sound, 24-bit/192kHz, Snapdragon Sound, AptX HD, AptX Adaptive
Battery5410mAh silicon battery, 90W HyperCharge charging, 80W wireless charging
Dimensions161.3 x 75.3 x 9.4mm, 226g
ColorsBlack, White, Green, Chrome

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Design

After years of constantly switching designs of its phones, Xiaomi finally has a semblance of a unified design language — at least on its Ultra models. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra looks nearly identical to its predecessor, and I how the aluminum mid-frame blends seamlessly into the glass back. You still get flat sides, but like last year, the beveled design where the mid-frame meets the back ensures the device isn’t uncomfortable to hold.

Coming in at 9.4mm, the 15 Ultra is noticeably thicker than most other 2025 phones — Vivo’s X200 Pro and the Find X8 Pro are just 8.2mm while featuring even bigger batteries. This was the case last year on the 14 Ultra as well, and if anything, I think the thicker profile makes holding the phone a little easier.

Also, the sides have a matte texture, and they don’t pick up any smudges. The beveled design along with rounded edges and matte coating combine to create a great in-hand feel, and even though it’s on the heavier end of the scale at 226g, Xiaomi nailed the weight distribution — the 15 Ultra doesn’t feel unwieldy in the least.

The design at the back is dominated by the massive camera island, and it looks a little cleaner than last year (which really isn’t saying much). The 200MP tele lens sits at the top next to the Leica branding, with the other three modules located below. There isn’t a gold accent encircling the island this time, with Xiaomi instead using the same material as the mid-frame. This makes the design of the camera island look cohesive, and even though it’s a sizeable unit (it takes up most of the width at the back), there’s no wobble when using the phone on a table.

Xiaomi did a good job with the design this year, introducing a distinctive two-tone finish with the leather-backed models that make the 15 Ultra look like classic DSLR cameras. I got the white model with a glass back, and while it doesn’t have as much design flair, the color option has a swirling pattern underneath the glass that gives it a little elegance, and the texture makes it great to hold.

Alongside a better design, the 15 Ultra has much better durability. The phone uses Xiaomi’s custom glass solution, and it is effective against tumbles. Other than a week of travel where I put the phone in the bundled case (I didn’t want to push my luck), I used the 15 Ultra without a case, and it held up incredibly well to the rigors of daily use. In spite of a dozen tumbles in the month I used the phone — two from the dining table — it didn’t pick up any visible damage.

On the subject of resilience, the 15 Ultra has IP68 ingress protection, and you shouldn’t have any issues using the device in the bath or at the pool. While most 2025 phones have IP69 protection in addition to IP68, the 15 Ultra misses out in that area. Still, it isn’t an issue in regular use.

The power and volume buttons are located on the right, and the textured coating on the power button is intact this year. The positioning of the buttons is ideal, as is the fingerprint sensor — it’s located at just the right place to unlock the device even while using it one-handed. On that note, Xiaomi switched to an ultrasonic module this year, and while I’m generally not a fan of these sensors — they’re unreliable outside of Vivo and iQOO phones — I didn’t have any problems on the device. It is fast to authenticate and doesn’t have any issues even when you use the phone with wet fingers.

Overall, the 15 Ultra has one of the best-looking designs of the year, and while it is bulkier and heavier than its immediate rivals, Xiaomi did a great job with the in-hand feel, and it is comfortable to hold and use.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Display

Xiaomi likes using 6.73-inch AMOLED panels on its Ultra devices, and that’s been the case starting with the 12S Ultra back in 2022. The 15 Ultra retains the same size, but the panel gets a little brighter than last year. It still has 120Hz refresh, and goes up to 3200 nits in HDR content, but it’s in outdoor use where the device excels — the AMOLED panel gets bright enough that even under harsh sunlight, there are no issues viewing the screen.

As always, Xiaomi did a great job calibrating the panel out of the box, and it has vibrant colors and excellent contrast. You have a good amount of customizability when it comes to adjusting the color balance — I used the original colour Pro mode — and you can have the balance change dynamically based on ambient light.

Just like its predecessor, the 15 Ultra handles HDR content really well, delivering saturated colors and good brightness levels. The built-in sound isn’t that loud this year — you don’t get an identical stereo channel at the top — but it is still decent enough for casual gaming and media playback in general.

The phone has one of the best reading modes of any device; Xiaomi lets you set up custom colors or switch to a monochrome mode, and you can schedule it to kick in at a particular time or enable it automatically when you open an app. You get an always-on mode as well, and while Xiaomi’s always-on styles aren’t quite as extensive as what you get in ColorOS, you get a good selection nonetheless.

The 15 Ultra uses Xiaomi’s custom Shield Glass 2.0 solution, and it is effective at safeguarding the panel against tumbles and scratches. I don’t see any visible scratches on the panel after a month of use, and it weathered a dozen tumbles with ease.

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Hardware

Xiaomi is no stranger to delivering a great hardware package, and you get Qualcomm’s latest silicon under the hood along with 16GB of RAM and either 512GB or 1TB of the latest UFS 4.1 storage. I’m using the 16GB/512GB model, and I didn’t run into any issues in daily use; there’s no lag whatsoever, and Xiaomi did a good job optimizing the software.

The 15 Ultra has much better fluidity than its predecessor, and it makes using the device fun. It handles gaming with relative ease as well, and I got reliable framerates in demanding titles without any noticeable jitter or lag. While Xiaomi is using a bigger vapor chamber this year, overheating continues to be a problem on the 15 Ultra; the device gets hotter than the X200 Pro, and it has the same issues as the Qualcomm-powered Magic 7 Pro.

CategoryXiaomi 15 UltraHonor Magic 7 ProVivo X200 Pro
Geekbench 6 (single-core)296329652381
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)898963427175
PCMark Work 3.0 (Overall)185312100815731
PCMark Work 3.0 (Web Browsing)201172488913716
PCMark Work 3.0 (Video Editing)818980725823
PCMark Work 3.0 (Writing)208982750424744
PCMark Work 3.0 (Photo Editing)350834064213582
3DMark Wild Life Extreme (score)583463916070
3DMark Wild Life Extreme (FPS)34.9338.2736.35
3DMark Solar Bay (score)100061129811021
3DMark Solar Bay (FPS)38.0542.9641.91
Geekbench AI (Quantized Score)358721152436

In fact, the phone got so hot that I wasn’t able to run 3DMark’s Steel Nomad stress test; the synthetic workload was abandoned at the halfway point, with a message saying the device overheated. This was an issue on last year’s 14 Ultra as well, and it’s clear that Xiaomi needs to tweak its thermal management. While overheating is a problem in demanding titles, the device didn’t exit a game mid-way — that was only during a 3DMark run — and there isn’t excessive throttling.

The rest of the hardware is outstanding; I didn’t see any issues with cellular or network connectivity, and calls went through without any problems. The phone gets LHDC in addition to Qualcomm’s AptX Adaptive and AptX HD codecs, and it even has Bluetooth 6.0.

The vibration motor is among the best around, and it delivers granular feedback while using the keyboard or navigating the interface. Qualcomm-based phones in general tend to run hotter than the Dimensity 9400-powered Find X8 Pro and Vivo X200 Pro, and that’s true of the 15 Ultra as well; that said, it still does a fantastic job at gaming.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Battery life

Xiaomi boosted the battery on the 15 Ultra, with the device now featuring a 5410mAh unit. As a result, it lasts considerably longer than its predecessor, and I didn’t have to worry about battery anxiety even while traveling. It isn’t as good as the X200 Pro in this regard — I’m beginning to think that no device can measure up to Vivo’s offering in 2025 — but it does a great job in its own right, and I only had to charge the device every day and a half on average.

Like its Chinese rivals, the 15 Ultra uses asilicon-carbide batteryto great effect, and you get better density and longevity. Xiaomi didn’t change the charging tech, so the phone has the same 90W fast charging over USB PD as last year, and it even goes up to 80W wirelessly, but I wasn’t able to test this particular mode as Xiaomi still doesn’t sell the requisite charger outside China.

You get the usual safeguards, including optimized charging and an 80% charging limit, and it takes just over 50 minutes to charge the unit from flat. Even with heavy use involving several house of navigation and gaming, the phone lasted a day without breaking a sweat, and while it may not be the longest-lasting phone I used in 2025, it comes close.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Cameras

Xiaomi continues to deliver an outstanding camera package with the 15 Ultra, and at the heart of the imaging system is the 1-inch Sony LYT-900 module. It isn’t a variable lens this time and is locked to f/1.63, and it retains OIS. The sensor is similar to what Xiaomi used to great effect last year, and honestly, I’m glad the brand didn’t change anything in this area.

A key differentiator this year is the debut of the 200MP Samsung HP9 module that handles telephoto duties up to 4.3x and beyond, and it is without a doubt the best sensor in this category — Vivo’s X200 Pro has the same lens. It’s joined by a 50MP Sony IMX858 tele lens, and a 50MP Samsung JN5 wide-angle module. Both tele shooters get OIS as standard, and up front there’s a 32MP camera with autofocus.

The camera interface is unchanged, so I’m not going to talk about it too much. Like last year, you get the ability to shoot 4K60 via all the rear cameras, and the ability to do so from 0.6x to 4.3x is pretty great. You even get 4K120 with the main camera and 200MP lens, and it is a unique advantage that you don’t get with any other phone.

Xiaomi is once again leveraging Leica optics and tuning, and you get two shooting profiles: Leica Authentic and Vibrant. The Authentic mode has a slight vignette and renders accurate details, but I like the tonal balance of the Vibrant mode, so that’s what I used.

As you can imagine, the 15 Ultra takes amazing photos in daylight situations. There’s good color balance and dynamic range, and there are no issues with foliage rendition or white balance. Colors aren’t too saturated either, but you get a good vibrancy that makes the image stand out when sharing on social media.

The wide-angle lens does a great job, and it manages to take detailed shots even in low-light situations. You get a similar color balance as the main camera, and I didn’t have any issues taking wide-angle shots.

A big part of what makes the 15 Ultra great is its ability to take wonderful telephoto shots. The inclusion of two lenses means you get a 3x mode at 70mm focal length and 4.3x at 100mm focal length, with the phone relying on in-sensor zoom via the main camera to deliver 2x shots. Shots at 3x and 4.3x have excellent rendition and detail, and the device manages to take the same caliber of photos in low-light situations as well.

Another bonus is that you get good versatility when it comes to portrait imagery. This is where the Vivo X200 Pro comes into its own, and while the 15 Ultra takes detailed shots, there are issues. I noticed instances where it struggled with background segmentation and dialing in on the subject.

There are inconsistencies with HDR, with noticeable blooming at times. These problems should be straightforward to address with software updates, and I’ll revisit this section in a month to see if the issues are sorted out. Clearly, the hardware is among the best of any phone available today, and Xiaomi just needs to dial in the tuning a little bit to make the device reach its potential.

Don’t get me wrong; the 15 Ultra delivers terrific photos in just about any scenario — it’s just that having used the X100 Ultra and the X200 Pro, I know what the underlying hardware is able to achieve. But even as things stand, the 15 Ultra does enough to measure up against the X200 Pro, and it easily outshines the Galaxy S25 Ultra andPixel 9 Pro XL.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Software

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra comes with the latest iteration of the brand’s software, and it is based onAndroid 15. While there isn’t any visual difference, the UI has much better optimization, and this is immediately evident when using the phone.

As is the case with every new Xiaomi phone, the software has its share of quirks. I got notification alerts even after enabling DND, so I had to manually decrease notification volume to not get constantly distracted by the device. Push notifications haven’t been an issue (thankfully), but Xiaomi still doesn’t do a good job with floating notifications, and I had to routinely pull down the shade to see incoming one-time codes and messages.

Like all other phone brands, Xiaomi is baking AI features into its software, and that includes the usual image editing tools like object eraser and the ability to remove reflections in photos. Both features are decent in their own right, but I still think ColorOS has the edge in this regard. The only AI-backed utility that I like is the built-in transcribing feature in the Recorder. It did a good job transcribing audio on the fly, and I intend to use it extensively at MWC.

Other than that, there isn’t much else to talk about with the software. Xiaomi is clearly in need of an overhaul, and while you get a decent amount of customizability, the UI as a whole doesn’t look as clean as ColorOS or even Funtouch OS.

When it comes to updates, the 15 Ultra will get four guaranteed Android OS updates alongside five years of security updates, and that’s in line with what Xiaomi delivers on all of its high-end phones. Xiaomi at at the bottom of the list when it comes to rolling out platform updates, and that’s something the brand needs to address.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The alternatives

I still think Vivo is doing a better job when it comes to tuning the cameras on its devices, and while theX200 Prodoesn’t have a 1-inch sensor, it manages to take fantastic photos and videos. It has the same 200MP tele lens, and I got outstanding portrait shots with the device — so much so that I used it instead of my mirrorless. I’m interesting in seeing what Vivo is able to deliver this year with the X200 Ultra, but outside of that device, I don’t think there’s anything else that has the ability to go up against the Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s camera might.

TheFind X8 Prois a good alternative to consider, and unlike the X200 Pro, it is available in the U.K. and other western markets. It has a clean design, a vibrant AMOLED, great battery life, and the quartet of 50MP cameras at the back takes excellent photos and videos.

In a similar vein, Honor’sMagic 7 Procombines great cameras with high-end internals. Honor leads the industry with its eye-comfort tech, and while the cameras on the device aren’t quite as good as the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, they have clear advantages when shooting photos of moving objects and AI-assisted rendering.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Should you buy it?

You should buy this if:

  • You want the latest internals and good gaming potential
  • You need one of the best camera packages around
  • You want reliable battery life and fast charging
  • You need a phone with a standout design

You shouldn’t buy this if:

  • You want timely software updates and a clean UI
  • You want a phone that doesn’t heat up too much

The 15 Ultra solidifies Xiaomi’s position in the flagship category. The phone doesn’t differ too much to its predecessor, but you get a brighter AMOLED panel, better-looking design that’s easier to hold and use, and a bigger battery that lasts a day and a half.

The phone includes a year’s worth of tuning upgrades on the camera side of things, and the difference is evident. The introduction of a 200MP tele lens gives it a distinct advantage, and it takes much better portrait shots than last year’s model. Image quality is inconsistent at times, and this was an issue on the 14 Ultra as well — that’s one of the reasons why I prefer Vivo’s tuning these days. Having said that, the 15 Ultra has one of the strongest camera packages, and it takes outstanding photos and videos most of the time.

Like previous years, Xiaomi’s software is the only real limitation on the device; the brand needs to do a better job cleaning up the interface, and deliver new features. Xiaomi has shown that it can optimize its phones just as well as its Chinese rivals, and it now needs to prove that it can do the same with a visual redesign.

Overall though, the 15 Ultra has been a delight to use. I could have written this review after using the device for just a week, and in spite of its software foibles, I enjoyed using the 15 Ultra so much that I stuck with it throughout the month. The only other phone that impressed me as much this year was the X200 Pro, and just like Vivo’s flagship, Xiaomi did a standout job with the 15 Ultra, and it is among my favorite phones of 2025.

5 Best Xiaomi 14 Alternatives: More Value, Similar Pricing

Xiaomi 14was released in India in March this year. It is one of the best compact flagship phones available on the market. The smartphone boasts a solid set of specifications. However, it lags behind its competitors in some key areas.

If you plan to upgrade to theXiaomi 14(full review), don’t forget to check out its best alternatives, which will help you make a better decision. Before we move on to the alternatives, let’s quickly recall the device via the spec sheet below.

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Xiaomi 14 Specs

Body:152.8 x 71.5 x 8.20mm
193g

Display:6.36″ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED
1200 x 2670 pixels resolution
HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3000nits (peak)

Chip:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Adreno 750 GPU

Rear Camera50MP (main) — OIS, f/1.6, 1/1.31″
50MP (telephoto) — OIS, f/2.0, 3.2x optical zoom
50MP (ultrawide) — f/2.2, 115° FOV
Video: 8K @ 24fps, 4K @ 24/30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps

Front Camera32MP — f/2.0, 89.6° FOV
Video: 4K/1080p @ 30/60fps,

RAM/Storage12GB LPDDR5X RAM
256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage

Battery4,610mAh capacity
90W (wired)
50W (wireless)
10W (reverse wireless)

SoftwareAndroid 14, HyperOS
4 Android upgrades

Connectivity5G/4G/3G/2G
Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 6E/Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.4
NFC supported

1.Vivo X100

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Vivo X100 Specs

Body164.1 x 75.2 x 8.5mm
206g

Display6.78″ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED
1260 x 2800 pixels resolution
1B colours, 3000nits (peak)

ChipMediaTek Dimensity 9300 (4nm)
Immortalis-G720 MC12 GPU

Rear Camera50MP (main) — OIS, f/1.6, 1/1.49″
64MP (periscope telephoto) — OIS, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom
50MP (ultrawide) — f/2.0, 119° FOV
Video: 4K/1080p @ 30/60fps, 720p @ 30fps

Front Camera32MP — f/2.0, 89.6° FOV
Video: 1080p @ 30/60fps, 720p @ 30fps

RAM/Storage12GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM
256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage

Battery5,000mAh capacity
120W (wired)

SoftwareAndroid 14, Funtouch OS 14
3 Android upgrades

Connectivity5G/4G/3G/2G
Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.4
NFC supported

Unlike Xiaomi 14, theVivo X100has a curved display that’s around 6.6% bigger in size. The Xiaomi 14 uses an OLED panel, while the rest of the display specifications are almost similar.

Both smartphones are IP68 certified for dust & water resistance. However, the Vivo X100 lacks protection, whereas the Xiaomi 14 uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

The Vivo X100 rocks a big circular camera module that’s easily distinguishable from the crowd, whereas the Xiaomi 14 features a rectangular camera module.

Both smartphones have a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a 50MP ultrawide camera (theVivo X100has a larger field of view). The periscope telephoto lens on the Vivo phone supports 3x optical zoom, while it is 3.2x on the Xiaomi 14).

Both smartphones take stunning photos and videos using the main camera in varying lighting conditions with fine details, sharpness, and colour accuracy. However, the dynamic range could have been better on the Vivo X100.

The Vivo phone takes good shots with its ultrawide cameras in various lighting conditions. It also takes good macro shots. However, the selfies and videos using the front camera are pretty decent, with some sort of skin smoothing.

Notably, the Vivo X100 supports up to 4K video recording using the rear camera, but only 1080p with its selfie camera. In contrast, the Xiaomi 14 can record up to 8K videos using its rear camera and 4K with its selfie camera.

Both smartphones take excellent photos and videos. However, in most cases, the Xiaomi 14 produces better shots, particularly with its rear camera setup. The Vivo X100 might have an edge when it comes to portrait selfies.

The Vivo X100 is powered by a Dimensity 9300 chip, whereas the Xiaomi 14 uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Both are the fastest mobile CPUs from their respective manufacturers and have similar benchmark results. They deliver excellent performance, but the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has slightly better gaming stability. Check out the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs. Dimensity 9300 for more details.

The Xiaomi 14 and Vivo X100 have similar connectivity features, except the former has a faster USB data transfer rate.

The Vivo X100 has a larger battery capacity and supports much faster wired charging compared to Xiaomi 14. This means you’ll benefit from more screen time and quicker battery filling on the Vivo phone. However, the Vivo phone lacks wireless and reverse wireless charging.

2.Samsung Galaxy S24(Snapdragon)

Galaxy S24 Specs

Body147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6mm
167g

Display6.2″ 120Hz Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
1080 x 2340 pixels resolution
HDR10+, 2600nits (peak)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Adreno 750 GPU

Rear Camera50MP (main) — OIS, f/1.8, 1/1.56″
10MP (telephoto) — OIS, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom
12MP (ultrawide) — f/2.2, 120° FOV
Video: 8K @ 24/30fps, 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps

Front Camera12MP — f/2.2, 89.6° FOV
Video: 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30fps

RAM/Storage8GB/12GB RAM
128GB/256GB/512GB storage

Battery4,000mAh capacity
25W (wired)
15W (wireless)
4.5W (reverse wireless)

SoftwareAndroid 14, One UI 6.1
7 Android upgrades

Connectivity5G/4G/3G/2G
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC (supported)
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1

The Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon version) is another good alternative to the Xiaomi 14. It’s more compact and lightweight than the Xiaomi 14 and features a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X screen — the brightness peaks at 2600nits (slightly lower than Xiaomi 14).

The Galaxy S24 uses the second-generation Gorilla Glass Victus, while the Xiaomi 14 has the first-generation Gorilla Glass Victus protection. Both devices are powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. There’s also an Exynos version, but it’s difficult to recommend because of Exynos problems.

The Galaxy S24 packs a lesser battery capacity than the Xiaomi 14, and as you may already know, Samsung is not a fan of superfast charging. Hence, you only get 25W charging support, while the Xiaomi 14 supports 90W fast charging. Both devices support wireless and reverse wireless charging, although they are faster on the Xiaomi phone.

Samsung phones are better known for software updates. The Galaxy S24 is promised seven years of Android and security updates, while the Xiaomi 14 will only get 4 Android updates and five years of security patches.

3. OnePlus 12

OnePlus 12 Specs

Body164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2mm
220g

Display6.82″ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED
1440 x 3168 pixels resolution
HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 4500nits (peak)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Adreno 750 GPU

Rear Camera50MP (main) — OIS, f/1.6, 1/1.4″, 85° FOV
64MP (periscope telephoto) — OIS, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom
48MP (ultrawide) — f/2.2, 114° FOV
Video: 8K @ 24fps, 4K/1080p/720p @ 30/60fps

Front Camera32MP — f/2.4, 90° FOV
Video: 4K/1080p/720p @ 30fps

RAM/Storage12GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM
256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage

Battery5,400mAh capacity
100W (wired)
50W (wireless)
10W (reverse wireless)

SoftwareAndroid 14, OxygenOS 14
4 Android upgrades

Connectivity5G/4G/3G/2G
Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.4
NFC (supported)
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1

The OnePlus 12 is another solid alternative to the Xiaomi 14. It’s slightly bigger and bulkier and has an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. Both smartphones have the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, which delivers superior performance.

The OnePlus 12 has a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, and 4500nits of peak brightness. Compared to Xiaomi 14, it has a bigger display with more pixels and higher peak brightness for better outdoor visibility. Also, it is protected by a Gorilla Glass Victus 2, while the Xiaomi 14 uses first-gen protection.

Both smartphones come with Android 14 out of the box and have been promised four years of Android updates from their respective brands.

The OnePlus 12 boasts a circular camera module featuring a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with OIS, 3x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide lens with 114-degree field of view (FOV). The camera setup is made in collaboration with Hasselblad to achieve better colour accuracy. There’s a 32MP camera for selfies.

4. iQOO 12

iQOO 12 Spec

Body163.2 x 75.9 x 8.1mm
198.5g or 203.7g

Display6.78″ 144Hz LTPO AMOLED
1260 x 2800 pixels resolution
HDR10+, 3000nits (peak)

ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Adreno 750 GPU

Rear Camera50MP (main) — OIS, f/1.7, 1/1.3″
64MP (periscope telephoto) — OIS, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom
50MP (ultrawide) — f/2.0, 119° FOV
Video: 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 24/30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120/240fps

Front Camera16MP — f/2.5
Video: 1080p @ 30fps

RAM/Storage12GB/16GB RAM
256GB/512GB storage

Battery5,000mAh capacity
120W (wired)

SoftwareAndroid 14, Funtouch OS 14
3 Android upgrades

Connectivity5G/4G/3G/2G
Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.4
NFC (supported)
USB Type-C 2.0

iQOO 12 was released last year with a strong spec sheet. It boasts a slightly larger LTPO AMOLED screen than the Xiaomi 14 with a higher refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3000nits.

The iQOO device is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the same chip inside the Xiaomi 14. It’s the most powerful chip for Android phones, ensuring superior performance and efficiency.

Let’s get to the cameras. The iQOO 12’s main camera takes detailed, sharp daylight images with excellent dynamic range. The overall image processing is sound, but sometimes, you may observe various imperfections due to weak processing.

The telephoto cameras are excellent, offering great details, colours, right sharpness, and less noise. The dynamic range and overall contrast are also impressive. The 64MP high-res zoomed images are okay(ish) with a good amount of details, accurate colours and good dynamic range, but they are pretty noisy.

5.Google Pixel 8

Pixel 8 Specs

Body150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9mm
187g

Display6.2″ 120Hz OLED
1080 x 2400 pixels resolution
HDR10+, 2000nits (peak)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

ChipGoogle Tensor G3 (4nm)
Immortalis-G715s MC10 GPU

Rear Camera50MP (main) — OIS, f/1.7, 1/1.31″, 82° FOV
12MP (ultrawide) — f/2.2, 125.8° FOV
Video: 4K/1080p @ 24/30/60fps

Front Camera10.5MP — f/2.2, 95° FOV
Video: 4K @ 24/30/60fps

RAM/Storage8GB LPDDR5X RAM
128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage

Battery4,575mAh capacity
27W (wired)
18W (wireless)
reverse wireless

SoftwareAndroid 14
7 Android upgrades

Connectivity5G/4G/3G/2G
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC (supported)
USB Type-C 3.2

The Pixel 8 has similar pricing to the Xiaomi 14 and offers good value for money. Hence, it is an alternative to the Xiaomi 14 worth exploring.

The Pixel 8 is a compact flagship phone featuring a 6.2-inch OLED screen, although it’s not an LTPO panel and has a lower peak brightness than the Xiaomi 14.

The smartphone is powered by an in-house Tensor G3 chip, which isn’t as powerful as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 on the benchmarks. That doesn’t make it a bad choice for high-end phones. The chip can still deliver great performance.

The Pixel 8 has only two camera sensors on the back — a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a 12MP ultrawide camera with a 126-degree FOV. It is also equipped with a 10.5MP camera for selfies.

The smartphone takes good daylight shots with nicer details, consistent white balance, and good saturation. The ultrawide camera also shoots great images. It also has an autofocus that enables both general close-up shots and macro shots.

The Pixel 8 does an impressive job in low-light conditions, all thanks to good image processing. However, the portrait shots are just acceptable. The device takes nice selfies with good details. The video quality of the Pixel 8’s main camera is impressive. The ultrawide camera outputs an average video quality at night but does a fantastic job in daylight.

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The Xiaomi 14 is a solid flagship phone. However, these five phones are better than that in one or more key areas. Would you pick Xiaomi 14 or any of these alternatives? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

This is the POCO X7 Pro Iron Man Edition

POCO teamed up with Marvel to create a limited-edition model of the X7 Pro, and it looks amazing.

POCO X7 Pro Iron Man Edition back view next to comic

POCO continues to make the best budget phones, and the manufacturer is doing things a little differently with its latest launch. The X7 and X7 Pro are now available globally, and the latter model is particularly interesting, as POCO teamed up with Marvel to release an exclusive variant of the device, dubbed the POCO X7 Pro Iron Man Edition.

I’m a big fan of these limited-edition models, and OnePlus used to do a terrific job rolling out unique designs in the past with the likes of theOnePlus 5T Star Wars,OnePlus 6 Avengers, OnePlus 6T and7T Pro McLarenmodels, and theNord 2 Pac-Manvariant. It’s exciting to see POCO get in on the action with the X7 Pro, and what’s notable here is that the brand is doing so on a budget phone, making the device much more accessible to a wider audience.

POCO X7 Pro Iron Man Edition packaging with SIM card

That said, POCO isn’t launching the X7 Pro Iron Man Edition in India, its biggest consumer market — the phone is instead debuting in select Asian countries. It is available in a single 12GB/512GB model, and costs $399. The base model of the X7 Pro, meanwhile, costs $299, with the 512GB model selling at $369, so you’re basically paying $30 additionally for the Iron Man Edition.

With that out of the way, let’s talk about the design. POCO clearly paid a lot of attention to small details, with the SIM card ejector in the box styled to look like an Arc Reactor.

The packaging itself is done really well, and it has a “mechanical lift structure” that’s meant to mimic the feel of “donning Stark’s armor,” and you get a cutout highlighting blueprints of Iron Man’s suit. There’s a case included in the box that does a good job reinforcing the device while simultaneously showing off that design at the back.

Coming to the phone itself, the X7 Pro Iron Man Edition has a distinctive back design with red and gold hues, with the Iron Man helmet prominently highlighted. The helmet is housed within a stylized Arc Reactor, and the rest of the back has a “3D relief enhanced with platinum detailing” that does a great job accentuating the design.

POCO used a tiered system to create a sense of dimension to the design at the back, and the effect is rather interesting. “Thanks to the sophisticated layout of the tiered platinum serrations inside, the shining finish has been perfected for an even brighter, more sparkling look, creating a sense of dimensionality that mirrors the detailed craftsmanship of Stark’s engineering. While using a combination of matte and gloss finishes with a sparkling sand texture, the helmet reflects a subtle brilliance under light, while the Arc Reactor’s intricate patterns appear both powerful and precise.”

POCO X7 Pro Iron Man Edition back view

While my immediate reaction after taking the device out of the box was that it looked a little tacky, I don’t feel the same after using the phone for a week. POCO did a great job with the overall aesthetic of the X7 Pro Iron Man Edition, and the red accents around the cameras at the back and the power button distinguish the design quite a bit. You also get the Avengers logo at the bottom with the POCO logo located at the top, and both of these are decked out in gold, adding a nice bit of contrast.

The sides have a boxier design, but there are subtle curves, and I didn’t see any issues with usability. That’s mostly down to the matte texture on the sides, which just makes it easier to hold and use the device. Other niceties include custom backgrounds and an icon pack that has red borders, which is preinstalled. While I like the backgrounds, the icon pack is too distracting, and thankfully, you can easily switch it out.

POCO X7 Pro Iron Man Edition home page with custom background

The rest of the hardware is identical to the X7 Pro. You get a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh and 1920Hz DC dimming, and it is backed by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 7i.

CategoryPOCO X7 ProOnePlus Nord 4
PCMark Work 3.0 (Overall)1257513396
PCMark Work 3.0 (Web Browsing)1185312604
PCMark Work 3.0 (Video Editing)54507233
PCMark Work 3.0 (Writing)1895213304
PCMark Work 3.0 (Photo Editing)1118020533
Geekbench 6 (single-core)15731000
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)55803849
3DMark Wild Life Extreme (score)18682845
3DMark Wild Life Extreme (FPS)11.1917.035

The phone is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8400 Ultra, and you get 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The phone doesn’t run demanding games at the highest setting, but it is decent enough in its category, and I didn’t see many issues in this area. I’ll go into much more detail in my review, but as a teaser, I’m including synthetic testing scores above.

POCO X7 Pro Iron Man Edition back view next to bookmark

Coming to the cameras, there’s a 50MP Sony IMX882 that serves as the main shooter, and it’s joined by an 8MP wide-angle, with POCO sensibly choosing to limit the device to two good sensors. There’s a 6000mAh battery with 90W charging, and interestingly enough, the Indian model of the X7 Pro gets a bigger 6500mAh battery. The Iron Man Edition is based on the global variant, so it has a 6000mAh battery. Rounding out the hardware, you get IP68 ingress protection, NFC, IR blaster, and a decent vibration motor.

POCO X7 Pro Iron Man Edition lock screen

On the software side of things, the phone runsAndroid 15out of the box, which gives it a distinct edge over theRedmi Note 14 Pro+, a device that costs $150 more.

Overall, I really like what POCO did with the X7 Pro Iron Man Edition. The brand put a lot of thought into the design of the phone as well as the packaging, and it doesn’t have an absurd premium over the standard X7 Pro. I would have liked to see the device in India, but outside of that, I don’t really have anything to fault with the device — it is one of the best limited-edition models I used recently.

Xiaomi decides against offering IP69 certification for Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus global release

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is one of an increasing number of smartphones that are IP69 certified against dust and water. Unfortunately, it seems this will only be true in China. By contrast, Xiaomi has now confirmed that the device will miss out on IP69 certification globally.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus will miss out on IP69 certification globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus will miss out on IP69 certification globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is not available outside China just yet. Nonetheless, Xiaomi is preparing to introduce the device in China on December 9 alongside at least theRedmi Note 14 Pro 5G. In the meantime, the company has decided to run a teaser campaign on its Indian social media channels, mirroring an equivalent it ran for theRedmi Note 13 Pro Plusat the start of the year.

For example, Xiaomi boasts that the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is its ‘most advanced SuperNote’ to date. To that end, it has now effectively confirmed that rumoured camera downgrades between Chinese and global models were unfounded. Moreover, it reports that the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is the only model in its segment to feature Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which protects its large AMOLED display.

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While most manufacturers reserve Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for their flagships, the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus will receive a durability downgrade for its international release. Specifically, Xiaomi has decided against certifying the device to IP69, as it does in China.

Instead, the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus will reach India with IP68 certification. For reference, the second digit means that the device has been tested to withstand hot and high-pressure water jets. As a result, it seems that the international version of the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus will not be as waterproof as its Chinese counterpart.

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The back of Xiaomi 15 Ultra is revealed online: new design and cameras with Sony and Samsung sensors

 The back of Xiaomi 15 Ultra is revealed online: new design and cameras with Sony and Samsung sensors

New details about the upcoming Xiaomi 15 Ultra flagship have emerged. Although the official release is expected only in early 2025, photos of the back of the smartphone have already appeared online and confirm previous leaks.

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Here’s What We Know

The images show an improved design and new camera components.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra will feature a 50MP Sony LYT-900 main sensor with a 1-inch optical format.

The camera will be located on the left side of the rear panel. The device will also use Samsung ISOCELL HP9 and IMX858 sensors, as well as the ISOCELL JN5 ultra-wide-angle camera.

The smartphone has a modern look with a sloping body and a large module for wireless charging.

Xiaomi will unveil the model at the Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC 2025), although the debut in China may come earlier.

Source:Weibo

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Apple Intelligence gets a Xiaomi tribute act with ‘thoughtful’ Super Xiao AI assistant

Where have we seen this before?

The Xiaomi 14(Image credit: Future )


  • Xiaomi unveils Super Xiao AI
  • The AI assistant looks incredibly similar to Apple Intelligence
  • This wouldn’t be the first time Xiaomi has taken inspiration from Apple

Xiaomi has unveiled its next-generation AI assistant, Super Xiao AI, and it looks… very familiar.

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The upgraded AI voice assistant is “thoughtful and capable” of handling more complex tasks than the previous version of Xiao AI, Xiaomisays. The new voice assistant also looks incredibly similar toApple Intelligence; it could almost be a direct clone of the Cupertino giant’s own AI feature suite.

When typing text into Super Xiao AI, you’ll immediately see the similarities with Apple Intelligence’s Type to Siri feature – even the shape of the text box and logo placement are the same. One user on X also demonstrated the similarities between Super Xiao AI and Apple Intelligence’s Writing Tools.

Judging by the above, Xiaomi’s AI Writing feature is a borderline copy/paste job of Apple’s UI; it even includes the new ability to enter prompts to direct the AI writing tool, just like the new update to Writing Tools in iOS 18.2.

Super Xiao AI is part of a wider software update coming to the best Xiaomi phones running HyperOS 2, including the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 14.

Not the first time

(Xiaomi HyperOS in action)

This isn’t the first time the Chinese company has taken inspiration from its North American competition. Xiaomi’s MIUIoperating systemlooked incredibly similar to Apple’s Control Center design iOS 17, and the company even adopted similar UI elements in the MIUI Camera app and Settings.

It’s not a surprise to see brands copy Apple’s gorgeous UI design, but Xiaomi’s approach is so blatantly obvious that it can often take away from the company’s excellent products. While I’ve heard many tech journalists rave about Xiaomi smartphones (we ourselves described theXiaomi 14 Ultra, for instance, as the “king of the camera phones”), as an iPhone user, I’m more familiar with the company’s attempts to clone iOS than I am with Xiaomi devices.

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To quote Oscar Wilde, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” But why does a company that is so far above mediocrity continue to imitate? Super Xiao AI might end up trumping Apple Intelligence as the best AI voice assistant, but it will be hard for the AI model to ever get rid of its tag as an Apple clone.

Xiaomi confirms first international release for Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus and other Redmi Note 14 smartphones before the end of 2024

Xiaomi has now confirmed roughly when it will be releasing its recent Redmi Note 14 series internationally. At the same time, the company has also revealed where the Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, a leaker has provided a specific date for their release.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus will be the most powerful option in the Redmi Note 14 range. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus will be the most powerful option in the Redmi Note 14 range. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has released three Redmi Note 14 series smartphones to date, which serve as direct replacements for last year’s Redmi Note 13 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G. There has been evidence that Xiaomi will eventually introduce corresponding 4G models though, just as it has with the Redmi Note 13 series.

With that being said, the Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G have been exclusive to China since their simultaneous releases in late September. However, Xiaomi has now offered the first hint about their international debut.

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The Redmi Note 14 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Somewhat unsurprisingly, the company is remaining light on specifics for now. Nonetheless, BW Businessworld reports that Xiaomi intends to launch Redmi Note 14 models before the end of the year in India. To that end, outgoing Xiaomi India president Muralikrishnan B outlined as much in an accompanying interview:

After 2022, we slowed down to an annual [Redmi Note] cycle… now, with improved efficiency and manufacturing alignment, we’re ready to return to a dual-launch approach.

According to BW Businessworld, this Indian-specific launch will occur in December. While the magazine has not provided a date yet, leaker Sanju Choudhary suggests that all three devices could officially arrive on December 26. Although pricing remains unofficial for now, please see our Redmi Note 14 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G launch articles to see how the trio compare against Xiaomi’s current mid-range models.

The Redmi Note 14. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 15 debuts in China including two brand-new editions

Plus no less than 20 different finishes

Xiaomi 15 Pro

Following the success of the 14 series, Xiaomi has officially announced the Xiaomi 15 phones which includes the Pro model and two editions not seen before.

Both the regular Xiaomi 14 and 14 Ultra were up there with the best phones you can buy, with the latter offering a compelling DSLR alternative for many people.

The new Xiaomi 15 models have big shoes to fill, though note that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is yet to be unveiled. Xiaomi did unveil the Pad 7 and Pad 7 tablets, though.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Xiaomi 15 series, from its release date and pricing to detailed specs and features.

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When will the Xiaomi 15 be released?
The Xiaomi 15 series, including the regular Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, were unveiled on 29 October 2024.

The both phones are currently available for pre-order in China, with general sales set to begin on 31 October 2024.

While this release date applies to the Chinese market, Xiaomi has not yet announced specific details for a global launch.

Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, posted on X that “we’re bringing the Xiaomi 15 Series to global markets soon.”

And as with all Xiaomi phones, don’t expect any of the 15 series to ever be officially sold in the US. Your best bet there will be to try and import one or buy a ‘global’ model from the likes of Amazon.

How much will the Xiaomi 15 cost?
The Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro come in multiple configurations, offering different storage and RAM combinations to cater to diverse needs.

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Here’s a breakdown of the pricing in China:

Xiaomi 15 Pricing

  • 12GB RAM/256GB storage: CNY 4,500 (About NZ $1,057)
  • 12GB RAM/512GB storage: CNY 4,800 (About NZ $1,128)
  • 16GB RAM/512GB storage: CNY 5,000 (About NZ $1,175)
  • 16GB RAM/1TB storage: CNY 5,500 (About NZ $1,292)
  • Custom Edition (16GB/512GB only): CNY 4,999 CNY 4,999 (About NZ $1,175)
  • Diamond Edition (16GB/1TB only): CNY 5,999 (About NZ $1,410)
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Xiaomi 15 Pro Pricing

  • 12GB RAM/256GB storage: CNY 5,299 (About NZ $1,245)
  • 16GB RAM/512GB storage: CNY 5,799 (About NZ $1,363)
  • 16GB RAM/1TB storage: CNY 6,499 (About NZ $1,527)
Xiaomi 15 series launches as first phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite

Each model offers a variety of colour options, with the Xiaomi 15 Pro providing a more premium Rock Silver version and the Xiaomi 15 featuring an additional Custom Edition with up to 20 colour choices.

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What specs and features will the Xiaomi 15 have?
Design
The standard Xiaomi 15 maintains a compact design at 152.3 x 71.2 x 8.08mm, slightly smaller than its predecessor but with a minor weight increase to 191g.

The device is protected by Xiaomi’s new Dragon Crystal glass, boasting 10x the durability of Gorilla Glass Victus (according to Xiaomi’s Lab.)

Xiaomi 15 1

The Xiaomi 15 Custom Edition prioritises personalisation, designed for users seeking a device that reflects their unique style.

With 20 colour options available for the back panel, along with the choice between two bezel types, this edition offers an impressive variety of 40 possible combinations.

The Custom Edition maintains the core specifications and design language of the Xiaomi 15, including the ultra-narrow bezels, quad-curved frame, and lightweight build.

The most eye-catching is the Xiaomi 15 Diamond Edition which boasts a diamond-studded frame, offering a distinct shimmer that elevates the aesthetic appeal. This edition is available in three exclusive colour options: Glacier White, Elephant Gray, and a bold Orange.

The back panel features a premium crocodile-skin textured Corna leather. The diamond-studded frame extends around the device’s quad-curved wrapped metal frame, seamlessly blending into the glass-covered back, creating a continuous, unified look.

This edition also includes a specially designed packaging box and exclusive gift, underscoring its status as a limited, premium offering.

Xiaomi 15 7

The Xiaomi 15 Pro, on the other hand, features a slightly larger 6.73-inch screen with micro-curved edges for a sleek look and comes with Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 for enhanced scratch resistance.

Both models are IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.

Xiaomi 15 Pro 5

Display 

The Xiaomi 15 features a 6.36-inch flat OLED panel with a 1,200 x 2,670 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, capable of reaching a peak brightness of 3,200 nits with DC dimming.

Xiaomi 15 6

Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 15 Pro upgrades to a 6.73-inch LTPO OLED panel with a 1,440 x 3,200 resolution, a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and the same peak brightness of 3,200 nits.

Both phones incorporate an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner beneath the display for added security.

Performance 

Both models of the Xiaomi 15 series are powered by theSnapdragon 8 Elitechipset, paired with 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and storage options ranging from 256GB to 1TB with UFS 4.0 technology.

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Cameras 

Xiaomi continues with a triple 50Mp camera setup for both models but introduces different enhancements.

The Xiaomi 15’s primary camera is the 50Mp OmniVision Light Fusion 900 sensor with 1.2µm pixels and 23mm focal length, equipped for 5x lossless zoom. The telephoto lens offers a 60mm focal length for portraits and macro shots, while the ultrawide camera has a 115° field of view.

Xiaomi 15 5

For the Pro version, Xiaomi has worked with Leica for camera tuning, and it includes the same 50Mp main camera, a new 50Mp periscope camera with 5x optical zoom, and a 50Mp ultrawide lens.

The Xiaomi 15 Pro’s camera system also benefits from the AISP 2.0 computational photography system, boosting overall image quality and enabling 8K video recording at 30fps and 4K at 30/60fps with Dolby Vision HDR across all cameras.

Battery & charging 

The Xiaomi 15 packs a 5400mAh battery with Silicon-Carbon technology for longevity, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro houses a massive 6100mAh battery.

Xiaomi 15 4
Xiaomi 15 Pro 7

 Both phones support 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, optimized by the Xiaomi G1 battery management chip, ensuring that each device retains at least 80% capacity even after 1,600 charging cycles (according to Xiaomi).

Software 

The Xiaomi 15 series is confirmed to ship running the company’sHyperOS 2 software, which is based onAndroid 15.

It introduces three significant innovations – HyperCore, HyperConnect, and HyperAI – enhancing performance, connectivity, and AI-driven user experiences across its ecosystem.

It’s not yet clear if Xiaomi will continue offering the four major Android updates and five years of security updates available on the 14 series.

HyperOS 2 3
HyperOS 2 4

With a dedicated team optimising over 25,000 usage scenarios, HyperCore includes a custom scheduler that reduces CPU idle time by 19%, dynamic memory management, and Storage 2.0.

HyperConnect, on the other hand, fosters seamless cross-device integration, allowing Xiaomi devices to share apps, files, and even dual-camera feeds for multi-angle video recording.

Lastly, HyperAI elevates user interaction with AI-driven features such as animated lock screens, real-time transcription, and AI-generated call summaries.

Additional AI tools include sketch-to-art conversion, bilingual translation, and fraud detection.HyperOS 2 1

HyperOS 2 2

This is all we currently know about Xiaomi’s upcoming flagships. We will update this article when we hear about global launch details including the UK.

In the meantime, see our guides to the best phones and the best Xiaomi phones to see what the Xiaomi 15 series will be up against.

Xiaomi 15 Pro unleashed to slay flagship competitors with new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and monster battery capacity

Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi 15 Pro alongside a whole host of other devices today. Arriving as one of the first devices powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, the Xiaomi 15 Pro also packs a massive 6,100 mAh battery and a new 120 mm telephoto camera.

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The Xiaomi 15 Pro complements Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with a huge 6,100 mAh battery. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has now fully introduced the Xiaomi 15 Pro, which effectively replaces the Xiaomi 14 Ultra  as the company’s premier smartphone. For context, the Xiaomi 15 Pro has arrived alongside the smaller Xiaomi 15, which clocks in with a 6.36-inch display.

By contrast, Xiaomi equips the Xiaomi 15 Pro with a 6.73-inch display that helps it measure 161.3 x 75.3 x 8.4~8.7 mm and weigh 213~219 g. Please note that while the Xiaomi 15 Pro outputs at 1440p and 120 Hz like the Xiaomi 14 Pro, it gets 200 nits brighter thanks to a 3,200 nit peak brightness. Moreover, this brighter display is joined by a 6,100 mAh Silicon Carbon (Si/C) battery and Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

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(Image source: Xiaomi)

Unfortunately, wired charging capabilities have dropped from 120 W to 90 W; 50 W wireless and 10 W reverse wireless charging remain, though. The Xiaomi 15 Pro offers a comprehensive camera system too, although there are upgrades and downgrades compared to theXiaomi 14 Pro.

On the one hand, Xiaomi has swapped last year’s 75 mm telephoto camera for a new 120 mm and 50 MP periscope option powered by a Sony IMX858 sensor. On the other hand, its 50 MP primary camera lacks the variable aperture support its predecessor provided. Seemingly, the underlying sensors inside its primary, ultra-wide-angle and front-facing cameras are unchanged, too.

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is exclusive to China for now. For reference, the handset starts at CNY 5,299 (~Nz $1244) with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Alternatively, the Xiaomi 15 Pro can be configured with up to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage for CNY 6,699 (~Nz $1572) in its ‘Bright Silver Version’ colour option. As it stands, it remains to be seen whether the Xiaomi 15 Pro will receive a global release.

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Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro boast improved cameras, batteries and displays in new pre-release teasers

Xiaomi’s next flagship smartphones will be joined by a whole host of other devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi continues to tease its first Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered smartphones before their release early next week. While the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro are not ready for primetime just yet, many details about both devices have been posted on social media.

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Xiaomi is only a few days away from unveiling the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro. While many smartphone manufacturers would confirm a release date and leave it at, Xiaomi operates in a different manner. As with its recent Redmi Note 14 series release, it continues to share promotional materials for both of its forthcoming flagships on Chinese social media.

To recap, the company shared official renders of both devices earlier this week. Now, Xiaomi has confirmed a few details about the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro while also sharing alleged camera samples taken with both devices. Unsurprisingly, the company advertises the pair as utilising Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, although that much was already known.

Moreover, Xiaomi hopes that its new HyperCore architecture will help the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro surpass its previous flagships like the Xiaomi 14 not just in terms of speed but also in terms of efficiency. Specifically, the company reports that this new architecture will improve app launch speeds and efficiency by up to 45% and 52%, respectively.

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Similarly, the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro are said to boast longer battery life, with 23% longer runtimes than its predecessor for the former and 38% for the latter. For reference, Xiaomi has only confirmed the Xiaomi 15 Pro’s battery capacity so far, which will sit at an impressive 6,100 mAh. On top of that, the company has installed a reputedly exclusive M9 AMOLED display that will deliver a native 2K resolution with full DC dimming and up to 3,200 nits peak brightness.

Meanwhile, a 5x periscope telephoto is headed to the Xiaomi 15 Pro, too. Allegedly, this new camera boasts 10x lossless digital zoom capabilities thanks to Xiaomi’s computational photography algorithm (AISP 2.0). As ever, we would recommend waiting for independent reviews to land before passing judgement in this regard. Unfortunately, it seems that the Xiaomi 15 completely misses out on this new telephoto camera.

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