Xiaomi 15 Series: Photography Pinnacle, AI Powerhouse Unveiled
Xiaomi 15 Series: Photography Pinnacle, AI Powerhouse Unveiled
Xiaomi just dropped a bombshell with the Xiaomi 15 Series, and trust me, it’s a game-changer. This isn’t just another phone launch; it’s a leap forward in mobile photography and AI integration. Let’s dive deep.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Photography Redefined
First up, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. This phone is a photographer’s dream. Inspired by classic camera design, it boasts a premium build with stunning finishes – Black, White, and that eye-catching Silver Chrome. The Silver Chrome model, in particular, is a masterpiece, blending aerospace-grade glass fiber and PU leather. It’s a phone that feels luxurious and robust.
The display? A stunning 6.73-inch WQHD+ AMOLED. We’re talking 3200 x 1440 resolution and 522 ppi. The 3200 nits peak brightness means you can see everything clearly, even under direct sunlight. And the upgraded ultrasonic fingerprint sensor? It’s fast, reliable, and works even with wet fingers.
Durability is key here. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features the Xiaomi Guardian Structure with Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0, offering up to 16 times better drop resistance. The CNC-crafted aluminum frame and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i ensure this phone can handle daily wear and tear.
Now, let’s talk about the camera. This is where the Xiaomi 15 Ultra truly shines. It boasts a quad-camera setup with Leica Summilux lenses, covering focal lengths from 14mm to 200mm. The 50MP Sony LYT-900 main camera, with its large ƒ/1.63 aperture and variable focal lengths, delivers exceptional low-light performance. The 70mm Leica floating telephoto camera is perfect for portraits and macro shots, while the 100mm Leica 200MP ultra telephoto camera lets you capture distant objects with incredible detail. And the 14mm Leica ultra-wide camera? It’s perfect for those expansive landscapes.
Videography is also a highlight. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra shoots 4K video at 120fps on both the main and periscope telephoto cameras. Dolby Vision® recording at 4K 60fps and 10-bit Log video recording across all focal lengths are just a few of the features that make this phone a videographer’s dream.
And for the serious photographers, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit Legend Edition is a must-have. It adds a red decorative ring, detachable thumb support, shutter buttons, a filter adapter ring, and an integrated 2000mAh battery.
Xiaomi 15: Compact Powerhouse
Next up, the Xiaomi 15. This phone is designed for those who want flagship performance in a compact form. Available in four colors, including the stunning Liquid Silver, it features a fluid design with a micro-curved aluminum frame.
The triple-camera system, with Leica Summilux lenses, covers focal lengths from 14mm to 120mm. The main camera, with its ƒ/1.62 aperture and Light Fusion 900 sensor, delivers exceptional image quality. The Leica 60mm floating telephoto and 14mm ultra-wide cameras offer versatility for any shooting scenario.
Fastshot mode allows for ultra-fast street photography, and Xiaomi Master Videography enables 8K recording at 30fps and Dolby Vision® video at 4K 60fps.
The 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED display, with 3200 nits peak brightness, ensures a vivid viewing experience. And with TÜV Rheinland certifications, it’s comfortable for extended use.
Performance and HyperOS 2
Both the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra are powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform, delivering a significant performance boost and reduced power consumption. The Xiaomi IceLoop cooling system keeps things running smoothly, even under heavy load.
Battery life is impressive, with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra featuring a 5410mAh battery and 90W HyperCharge, and the Xiaomi 15 boasting a 5240mAh battery with 90W HyperCharge.
And then there’s Xiaomi HyperOS 2. This is where Xiaomi’s AI prowess shines. With features like AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, and AI Creativity Assistant, this OS enhances productivity and creativity. Google Gemini integration further extends its capabilities.
Xiaomi HyperConnect breaks down barriers between devices, allowing for seamless cross-platform connectivity. New features like Cross-device Camera and Combined Cameras enhance creative workflows.
Xiaomi Pad 7 Series: AI-Powered Productivity
Xiaomi also unveiled the Xiaomi Pad 7 Series, featuring the Pad 7 Pro and Pad 7. Both tablets boast 11.2-inch 3.2K displays, quad speakers with Dolby Atmos®, and Xiaomi HyperOS 2.
The Pad 7 Pro, powered by the Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3, offers top-tier performance, while the Pad 7, with the Snapdragon® 7+ Gen 3, balances performance and efficiency.
With features like AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, and AI Art, the Pad 7 Series is designed for productivity. Xiaomi HyperConnect enables seamless cross-device integration, and workstation mode transforms the tablets into desktop-like interfaces.
Pricing and Availability
The Xiaomi 15 starts at EUR 999, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra starts at EUR 1499. The Photography Kit Legend Edition is available separately for EUR 199. The Xiaomi Pad 7 Series starts at EUR 399 for the Pad 7 and EUR 499 for the Pad 7 Pro.
And for those who grab a Xiaomi 15 or 15 Ultra, you’ll get 4 months of Spotify Premium and 3 months of YouTube Premium for free.
This launch is a testament to Xiaomi’s commitment to innovation. The Xiaomi 15 Series and Pad 7 Series are not just devices; they’re tools that empower users to create, connect, and experience technology in new ways.
Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra Quick Specs
| Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
| Design
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· Dimensions: 152.3mm x 71.2mm x 8.08mm¹
· Dimensions (Liquid Silver): 152.3mm x 71.2mm x 8.48mm¹ · 1.38mm ultra-thin bezel display¹ · 94% screen-body ratio⁴ · Weight: 191g (Black, White, Green) and 192g (Liquid Silver)¹ · Xiaomi Shield Glass · High-strength aluminum frame · Colors: Black, White, Green, Liquid Silver · IP68 water and dust resistance²⁰ |
· Dimension: 161.3mm x 75.3mm x 9.35mm¹
· Dimension (Silver Chrome): 161.3mm x 75.3mm x 9.48mm¹ · Weight: 226g (Black, White) and 229g (Silver Chrome)¹ · Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 · High-strength aluminum frame · Colors: Black, White, Silver Chrome · IP68 water and dust resistance²⁰
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| Camera | Rear Camera
· Leica VARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.62-2.2/14-60 ASPH. · Leica 23mm main camera – 50MP, ƒ/1.62, OIS – Light Fusion 900 image sensor – 1/1.31″ sensor size – 2.4μm Super Pixel – 7P lens · Leica telephoto camera – 50MP, ƒ/2.0, OIS – 60mm equivalent focal length – Floating telephoto lens – Supports 10cm macro photography · Leica ultra-wide camera – 50MP, ƒ/2.2, 115° FOV – 14mm equivalent focal length · Two photographic styles: Leica Authentic Look & Leica Vibrant Look · Master-lens system: 23mm, 35mm, 60mm, 75mm · Xiaomi ProFocus · Portrait mode · Night mode · 8K video recording at 24fps, 30 fps · 4K Dolby Vision® video recording at 24fps, 30fps, 60fps · 4K Log video recording at 24fps, 30fps, 60fps · Movie mode · MasterCinema · Ultra Night Video Front Camera · 32MP, ƒ/2.0, 90° FOV · 21mm equivalent focal length · HDR · Night mode · Portrait mode · Voice shutter · HDR10+ video recording
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Rear Camera
· Leica VARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.63-2.6/14-100 ASPH. · Leica 23mm main camera – 50MP, ƒ/1.63, OIS – Sony LYT-900 image sensor – 1″ sensor size – 3.2μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel – 14EV high dynamic range – 8P aspherical lens · Leica floating telephoto camera – 50MP, ƒ/1.8, OIS – IMX858 image sensor – 70mm equivalent focal length – Supports 10cm macro photography – 1.4μm 4-in-1 pixel size · Leica periscope telephoto camera – 200MP, ƒ/2.6, OIS – HP9 image sensor – 100mm equivalent focal length – 2.24μm Super Pixel · Leica ultra-wide camera – 50MP, ƒ/2.2, 115° FOV – JN5 image sensor – 14mm equivalent focal length – 1.28μm 4-in-1 pixel size · Two Leica photographic styles: Leica Authentic Look, Leica Vibrant Look · Stepless Master Portrait · Movie mode · 8K video recording at 30fps · 4K video recording at 30fps, 60fps, 120fps · Dolby Vision® recording at 4K 60fps across all focal lengths · 10-bit Log video recording at 4K 60fps across all focal lengths Front Camera · 32MP, ƒ/2.0, 90° FOV · OV32B sensor · 21mm equivalent focal length · HDR · Portrait mode |
| Display | · 6.36″ CrystalRes 3200 nits ultra-bright display
· 460 ppi, 2670 x 1200 · Dynamic 1-120Hz · Up to 300Hz touch sampling rate · OLED materials type: Xiaomi-custom M9 display panel · 3200 nits multi-scenario peak brightness · 68 billion colors · DCI-P3 color gamut · DC dimming across all brightness · HDR10+, Dolby Vision® · TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certified · TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified · TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified |
· 6.73″ WQHD+ 3200 nits ultra-bright display
· 522 ppi, 3200 x 1440 · Dynamic 1-120Hz · Up to 300Hz touch sampling rate · 3200 nits multi-scenario peak brightness · 68 billion colors · DCI-P3 color gamut · 1920Hz PWM dimming / DC dimming · HDR10+, Dolby Vision® · TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certified · TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified · TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified
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| Performance | · Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform
· 3nm manufacturing process from TSMC · Octa-core Oryon CPU · Adreno™ GPU · Hexagon NPU · LPDDR5X memory + UFS 4.0 storage · 12GB +256GB / 12GB+512GB⁹ · Xiaomi HyperOS 2 · Xiaomi IceLoop system · Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor |
· Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform
· 3nm manufacturing process from TSMC · Octa-core Oryon CPU · Adreno™ GPU · Hexagon NPU · LPDDR5X memory + UFS 4.1 storage · 16GB +512GB / 16GB+1TB⁹ · Xiaomi HyperOS 2 · Xiaomi 3D Dual-Channel IceLoop system · Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor |
| Battery & Charging | · 5240mAh (typ) Xiaomi Surge Battery⁷
· 90W HyperCharge⁷ · 50W wireless HyperCharge⁷ |
· 5410mAh (typ) Xiaomi Surge Battery⁷
· 90W HyperCharge⁷ · 80W wireless HyperCharge⁷ |
| Audio
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· Stereo speakers
· 4-Mic array · Dolby Atmos® · Hi-Res & Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification |
· Stereo speakers
· 4-Mic array · Dolby Atmos® · Hi-Res & Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification |
| Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | · Xiaomi HyperCore
· Xiaomi HyperConnect15 · Xiaomi HyperAI10 – AI Writing¹² – AI Speech Recognition¹² – AI Search¹² – AI Interpreter¹² – AI Subtitles¹² – AI Gesture Reactions14 – AI Image Enhancement14 – AI Image Expansion14 – AI Eraser Pro14 – AI Reflection Removal14 |
· Xiaomi HyperCore
· Xiaomi HyperConnect15 · Xiaomi HyperAI10 – AI Writing¹² – AI Speech Recognition¹² – AI Search¹² – AI Interpreter¹² – AI Subtitles¹² – AI Gesture Reactions14 – AI Image Enhancement14 – AI Image Expansion14 – AI Eraser Pro14 – AI Reflection Removal14 |
| Connectivity | · Wi-Fi 7 capability¹¹
· Dual SIM (nano SIM + nano SIM / nano SIM + eSIM / eSIM + eSIM)⁸ · Supports NFC · Bluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth · USB-C · Bands: – 5G SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/75/77/78 – 5G NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78 – 4G: LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66 – 4G: LTE TDD: B38/39/40/41/42/48 – 3G: UMTS: B1/2/4/5/6/8/19 – 2G: GSM: B2/3/5/8 Supports 4×4 MIMO |
· Wi-Fi 7 capability¹¹
· Dual SIM (nano SIM + nano SIM / nano SIM + eSIM / eSIM + eSIM)⁸ · Supports NFC · Bluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth · USB-C · Bands: – 5G SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/71/75/77/78/79 – 5G NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/71/75/77/78/79 – 4G: LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66/71 – 4G: LTE TDD: B38/39/40/41/42/48 – 3G: UMTS: B1/2/4/5/6/8/19 – 2G: GSM: B2/3/5/8 Supports 4×4 MIMO |
Xiaomi Pad 7 and Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro Quick Specs
| Xiaomi Pad 7 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Display | · 11.2-inch crystal-clear display³²
· 3.2K resolution (3200 x 2136), 345 ppi · Refresh rate: Up to 144Hz²¹ · Adaptive HDR with 800 nits peak brightness · DC dimming, 4096-level brightness adjustment · Supports Dolby Vision® · TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) · TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified · TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified |
· 11.2-inch crystal-clear display³²
· 3.2K resolution (3200 x 2136), 345 ppi · Refresh rate: Up to 144Hz²¹ · Adaptive HDR with 800 nits peak brightness · DC dimming, 4096-level brightness adjustment · Supports Dolby Vision® · TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) · TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified · TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified |
| Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | · Xiaomi HyperCore
· Xiaomi HyperConnect – Cross-device interconnectivity · Home screen+ 2.015 · Combined cameras15 · Call sync15 – Cross-platform interconnectivity · Xiaomi Smart Hub · Playback transfer · Xiaomi HyperAI10 – AI Writing¹² – AI Speech Recognition¹² – AI Search¹² – AI Interpreter¹² – AI Subtitles¹² – AI Calculator14 – AI Art¹² – AI Gesture Reactions14 |
· Xiaomi HyperCore
· Xiaomi HyperConnect – Cross-device interconnectivity · Home screen+ 2.015 · Combined cameras15 · Call sync15 – Cross-platform interconnectivity · Xiaomi Smart Hub · Playback transfer · Xiaomi HyperAI10 – AI Writing¹² – AI Speech Recognition¹² – AI Search¹² – AI Interpreter¹² – AI Subtitles¹² – AI Calculator14 – AI Art¹² – AI Gesture Reactions14 |
| Performance | · Snapdragon® 7+ Gen 3 Mobile Platform
– 4nm manufacturing process – CPU: Cortex-X4 Prime Core, up to 2.8 GHz – GPU: Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU31 · RAM: LPDDR5X, ROM: UFS 4.0, UFS 3.126 – 8GB+128GB / 8GB+256GB / 12GB+256GB28 |
· Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform
– 4nm manufacturing process – CPU: Cortex-X4 Prime Core, up to 3.0 GHz – GPU: Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU 31 · RAM: LPDDR5X, ROM: UFS 4.0, UFS 3.126 – 8GB+128GB / 8GB+256GB / 12GB+512GB28 |
| Battery & Charging | · 8850mAh (typ) battery
· 45W turbo charging²² |
· 8850mAh (typ) battery
· 67W HyperCharge²² · Xiaomi Surge G1 chipset |
| Audio
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· Quad Speakers
· Hi-Res / Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Dolby Atmos® · 200% volume boost29 |
· Quad Speakers
· Hi-Res / Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Dolby Atmos® · 200% volume boost29 |
| Cameras
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· 13MP rear camera
– 1/3.06″ 1.12μm pixel size – f/2.2 PDAF · 8MP front camera – 1/4″ 1.12μm pixel size – f/2.28 |
· 50MP rear camera
– 1/2.76″ 1.28μm pixel size – f/1.8 PDAF · 32MP always-on front camera, 98° FOV – 1/3.6″ 1.22μm pixel size – f/2.2 |
| Design
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· Unibody aluminum alloy design
· Dimensions: 251.22mm x 173.42mm x 6.18mm¹ · Weight: 500g¹ · Variants: Gray, Blue, Green¹⁷ |
· Unibody aluminum alloy design
· Dimensions: 251.22mm x 173.42mm x 6.18mm¹ · Weight: 500g¹ · Variants: Gray, Blue, Green¹⁷ and Matte Glass Version²⁷ |
| Connectivity | · Wi-Fi 6E¹¹
· USB 3.2 Gen 1 · Bluetooth® 5.4 |
· Wi-Fi 7¹¹
· USB 3.2 Gen 1 · Bluetooth® 5.4 |
| Accessories | · Xiaomi Pad 7 / 7 Pro Focus Keyboard
· Xiaomi Pad 7 / 7 Pro Keyboard · Xiaomi Focus Pen24 · Xiaomi Pad 7 / 7 Pro Cover · Xiaomi Pad 7 / 7 Pro Screen Protector |
· Xiaomi Pad 7 / 7 Pro Focus Keyboard
· Xiaomi Pad 7 / 7 Pro Keyboard · Xiaomi Focus Pen24 · Xiaomi Pad 7 / 7 Pro Cover · Xiaomi Pad 7 / 7 Pro Screen Protector |
