Xiaomi 15

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Xiaomi 15
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 15 Ultra 001.jpg
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Type15: smartphone
15 Pro/Ultra: phablet
Slogan 15/Pro (China):新起点
15 Ultra (China):暗夜之眼 徕卡光学
15/Ultra (Global):Pinnacle photography
SeriesXiaomi
First released15/Pro: October 29, 2024;4 months ago (2024-10-29)
15 Ultra: February 27, 2025;20 days ago (2025-02-27)
Availability by region15/Pro: October 31, 2024;4 months ago (2024-10-31) in China
15 Ultra: March 3, 2025;16 days ago (2025-03-03) in China
Predecessor Xiaomi 14
Form factor Slate
Dimensions15: 152.3 × 71.2 × 8.08 mm
Weight181 g
213 g (15 Pro)
Operating system Original: Xiaomi HyperOS 2 (based on Android 15)
Current: Xiaomi HyperOS 2 (based on Android 15)
System-on-chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
CPU Octa-core (1x 4.32 GHz Prime + 4x Performance + 3x Efficiency)
GPU Adreno 750
Memory12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X
Storage256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
UFS 4.0
Removable storage No
Battery15:
  • 5240 mAh
  • 5400 mAh (China)
15 Pro: 6100 mAh
15 Ultra:
  • 5410 mAh
  • 6000 mAh (China)
Charging90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear camera50 MP (Primary, Leica, OIS), 50 MP (Ultra-wide), 50 MP (Telephoto)
Front camera 32 MP (OmniVision OV32B40)
Display15: 6.36-inch OLED, 1.5K resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, 3200 nits peak brightness
15 Pro/Ultra: 6.73-inch AMOLED, 2K resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, 3200 nits peak brightness
SoundStereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
Connectivity 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C
Model15: 24129PN74G, 24129PN74I, 24129PN74C
15 Pro: 2410DPN6CC
15 Ultra: 25010PN30G, 25010PN30I, 25019PNF3C (Tiantong satellite), 25010PN30C (Tiantong and Beidou satellites)
Codename15: dada
15 Pro: haotian
15 Ultra: xuanyuan

Xiaomi 15 is a series of Android-based smartphones manufactured by Xiaomi. It succeeds the Xiaomi 14 series and introduces advancements in display technology, camera system, and performance. The devices run on Xiaomi HyperOS 2, based on Android 15, and are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro were introduced on October 29, 2024, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra was introduced on February 27, 2025. The global versions of the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra were announced on March 3, 2025 at MWC and feature eSIM support and smaller batteries compared to the Chinese counterparts. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Specifications

Hardware

Design and display

The Xiaomi 15 features a 6.36-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 3200 nits. The phone is built with an aviation-grade aluminum frame and has a compact design measuring 152.3 × 71.2 × 8.08 mm, weighing 181 g. It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance, offering durability for daily use. [5] [6]

Hardware and performance

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the Xiaomi 15 lineup is built on a 3 nm process. It includes 12 GB or 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and offers storage options of 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB using UFS 4.0 technology in the base and Pro models and UFS 4.1 technology in the Ultra model. The devices are equipped with an advanced cooling system to manage thermal performance during high-intensity tasks. They support 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and USB-C. [7] [8]

Camera system

Xiaomi collaborated with Leica Camera to enhance the imaging capabilities of the Xiaomi 15 series. The Xiaomi 15 includes a triple-camera system, consisting of a 50 MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization, a 50 MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 50 MP telephoto sensor. The front-facing camera features a 32 MP OmniVision OV32B40 sensor designed for high-resolution selfies and video calls. [9] [10]

Battery and charging

The Xiaomi 15 series features a silicon-carbon batteries, [11] which has higher energy density compared to the lithium-ion batteries. That allows manufacturers to include batteries with bigger capacity in smartphones without changing their size.

The battery of the Xiaomi 15 Pro has a capacity of 6100 mAh, while the battery of the Xiaomi 15 has a capacity of 5240 mAh in the global market and 5400 mAh in the Chinese market, and the battery of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a capacity of 5410 mAh in the global market and 6000 mAh in the Chinese market.

All three models support 90W wired and 50W wireless charging. They include Xiaomi’s proprietary Surge P3 charging chipset and Surge G2 battery management system for optimized power efficiency. [12] [13]

Software

The Xiaomi 15 series run on Xiaomi HyperOS 2, which is based on Android 15. It includes various optimizations for system fluidity and battery management while offering deep integration with Xiaomi’s ecosystem of devices. [14]

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