~The India details and availability for the Xiaomi 15 Series will be announced on March 11, 2025
India, March 2, 2025 – Xiaomi, a global technology pioneer, has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone lineup, the Xiaomi 15 Series, at an exclusive launch showcase in Barcelona and India. Designed for ultimate imaging excellence, the Xiaomi 15 Series returns with a refined Leica-inspired design, cutting-edge pro-grade cameras, and powerful performance. Featuring Leica Summilux optical lenses and powered by Xiaomi HyperOS 2, the Xiaomi 15 Series offers a next-generation smartphone experience with advanced AI capabilities, enhanced system optimization, and superior connectivity.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Pinnacle photography, incredible visuals
Inspired by Leica’s classic camera design, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra embodies premium craftsmanship and sophistication. Available in a striking Silver Chrome finish, the device seamlessly integrates aerospace-grade glass fiber with PU leather, ensuring durability without compromising on aesthetics. The PU leather finish, paired with a retro-inspired deco, pays homage to Leica’s timeless design.
The 6.73-inch WQHD+ AMOLED display offers 3200 x 1440 resolution, 522 ppi pixel density, and an impressive 3200-nit peak brightness, ensuring vivid and clear visuals in any lighting condition. The 1Hz Always-Active Display enhances efficiency, while the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor provides fast, reliable unlocking, even with wet or dirty fingers.
Built for durability, the Xiaomi Guardian Structure integrates Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0, improving drop resistance by up to 16 times. A high-strength CNC-crafted aluminum frame and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i ensure superior protection against daily wear and tear.
Revolutionary Quad-Camera System for Professionals
At the heart of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the industry-leading 23mm Leica 1-inch main camera, equipped with a 50MP Sony LYT-900 image sensor for exceptional clarity and detail. Paired with a Leica Summilux optical lens, it features a large ƒ/1.63 aperture and an impressive 14EV high dynamic range. Together, these elements ensure stunning performance in low-light and night-time scenarios, capturing vivid and true-to-life images.
Designed for creative professionals who aspire to elevate their mobile photography, Xiaomi 15 Ultra is equipped with all focal lengths ranging from 14mm to 200mm optical-level zoom. Its optical design features a main camera equipped with Leica Summilux lenses and an 8P aspherical high-transmittance lens, enhanced with dual anti-reflection (AR) coating to bring users a pure optical performance.
For portrait and street photography, the 70mm Leica floating telephoto camera captures natural and flattering shots, doubling as a macro lens with a 10cm close-up capability. An industry-leading 100mm Leica 200MP ultra-telephoto camera, extendable to 200mm using in-sensor zoom technology, excels at capturing distant subjects. Completing the system is a 14mm Leica ultra-wide camera, perfect for landscapes and group shots.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is set to push the boundaries of videography standards, allowing users to enjoy exceptional cinematic slow-motion videography with both main and periscope telephoto cameras capable of shooting 4K video at 120fps. Equipped with Ultra Image Stabilization (UIS) and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), the main camera effectively minimizes shake, ensuring that videos maintain a professional quality, even in challenging environments. Beyond its impressive video capabilities, it supports Dolby Vision® video recording at 4K 60fps and 10-bit Log video recording across all focal lengths. As Android’s first ACES Product Partner, it further enhances professional videography, ensuring industry-grade color accuracy and cinematic-quality footage. A 4-Mic array offers immersive audio recording with omni-directional, forward, rear and trajectory recording modes available. These features provide users with the tools necessary for high-quality editing and colour grading, facilitating a more creative approach to video production.
To complement this flagship, Xiaomi introduces the Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit Legend Edition, featuring a classic camera-inspired design, a 67mm filter adapter ring, detachable thumb support and shutter buttons, and an integrated 2000mAh battery for extended usability.
Xiaomi 15: All-round flagship excellence in perfect form
For those seeking power in a optimal form factor, the Xiaomi 15 delivers an immersive experience with a 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED display, 3200-nits peak brightness, and a 94% screen-to-body ratio. Available in Black, White, and Green, its volcano-shaped camera deco and micro-curved aluminium frame ensure a stylish yet durable build. The Xiaomi 15’s 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED display with 3200 nits peak brightness and TÜV Rheinland certification ensures a comfortable and immersive viewing experience.
Xiaomi 15 boasts a versatile triple-camera system that delivers exceptional image quality. Spanning extended focal lengths from 14mm to 120mm, it provides remarkable clarity and versatility for every shot. The main camera of Xiaomi 15 features a Leica Summilux optical lens, incorporating a 7P aspherical high-transmittance with an anti-glare coating and a large ƒ/1.62 aperture for superior light capture and exceptional clarity in various lighting conditions. Equipped with the Light Hunter 900 high dynamic sensor, it delivers a professional-grade photography experience across three key focal lengths. For detailed telephoto shots, Xiaomi 15 features a Leica 60mm floating telephoto camera, utilizing a 50MP sensor, capable of capturing intricate details from afar and delivering stunning macro shots at distances as close as 10cm. Additionally, the Leica 14mm ultra-wide camera, with a 50MP resolution and a large ƒ/2.2 aperture, unlocks new creative possibilities, enabling breathtaking wide-angle photography. With Fastshot Mode, it captures images in just 0.6 seconds, perfect for street photography.
For videography, the Xiaomi 15 offers 8K recording at 30fps and Dolby Vision® 4K 60fps. A 4-Mic array delivers immersive audio, making every video capture professional-grade.
Unmatched Performance with Cutting-Edge Hardware
Both the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra are powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform, offering significant performance enhancements with reduced power consumption. The Xiaomi IceLoop cooling system ensures optimal performance during intensive tasks.
In terms of battery and charging, both Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra utilize the Xiaomi Surge Battery Management System to ensure extended performance throughout the day and beyond. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra houses a 5410mAh battery with 90W HyperCharge and 80W wireless HyperCharge support. The Xiaomi 15 features a 5240mAh battery with 90W HyperCharge and 50W wireless charging.
Xiaomi 15 Series utilizes the latest LPDDR5X system memory, with Xiaomi 15 featuring UFS 4.0 storage technology, while Xiaomi 15 Ultra is equipped with UFS 4.1 storage technology. Xiaomi 15 Ultra is available in 16GB+512GB configurations while the Xiaomi 15 is available in 12GB+512GB variant.
Augment your life with upgraded Xiaomi HyperOS 2
Xiaomi HyperOS 2, featuring Xiaomi HyperCore and HyperConnect, offers a seamless and intelligent user experience with improved system fluidity, cross-platform connectivity, and enhanced security. The series introduces a suite of AI-driven tools, including AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Image Enhancement, and AI Film, empowering users to enhance productivity and unleash their creativity. In collaboration with Google, Gemini now integrates directly with Xiaomi apps, providing users with seamless access to Xiaomi Notes, Calendar, and Clock.
Xiaomi HyperConnect seamlessly bridges the gap between devices, platforms, and ecosystems, ensuring effortless connectivity across smartphones, tablets, and even iOS/macOS devices. With this feature, users can easily send and receive files between their Xiaomi devices and Mac/iOS, eliminating compatibility concerns. Additionally, HyperConnect allows macOS users to access their Xiaomi phone’s home screen directly, enabling smooth multitasking and enhanced cross-device interaction. 16 New features such as Cross-device Camera allow users to access another device’s camera while retaining the exceptional image processing capability of Xiaomi 15 Series. Users can also use Combined Cameras to combine and display video feeds from multiple devices – an advantage when shooting live events, lectures, or tutorial videos.
Price & Availability
The Xiaomi 15 will be available starting at EUR 999 (12GB + 256GB), while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be available from EUR 1499 (16GB +512GB). Additionally, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit Legend Edition is sold separately for EUR 199. Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit Legend Edition will be available for separate purchase, priced at EUR 199.