Highlights
- The Xiaomi 15 Ultra was revealed to feature a quad-camera system with a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, a 50MP telephoto camera and a 200MP periscope telephoto camera.
- It also offers multiple focal lengths and aims to set a new benchmark in night photography.
- Xiaomi unveiled its Imaging Lab with a 20 million Yuan investment featuring realistic environments to test smartphone cameras.
Xiaomi’s 15 Ultra is set to launch next week and its camera details have been tipped ahead of its debut. The Partner and President of Xiaomi Group Lu Weibing recently shared key details about the device during a live broadcast in China. He discussed Xiaomi’s growing premium product lineup and explained that launch events alone aren’t enough to showcase every detail.
Xiaomi will combine launch events with live broadcasts more frequently to give users deeper insights into their products.
To explain things further, popular tipster Digital Chat Station later summarised the main highlights from the session on Weibo.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra – Camera Specifications
One of the biggest revelations was the full camera setup of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra featuring a quad-camera system. Following are the key camera specs of the upcoming flagship device –
- 50MP primary sensor (1/0.98-inch, 23mm, f/1.63)
- 50MP ultra-wide camera (14mm, f/2.2)
- 50MP telephoto camera (70mm, f/1.8) with 10cm telephoto macro
- 200MP periscope telephoto camera (1/1.4-inch, 100mm, f/2.6)
- Supports in-sensor zoom (ISZ) with lossless output at 200mm and 400mm
- Offers multiple focal lengths: 0.6x, 1x, 2x, 3x, 4.3x, 8.7x, and 17.3x
Xiaomi is focusing on improving night photography with an “ultra-pure optical system” aiming to set a new benchmark in mobile imaging. However, this generation will not feature a variable aperture.
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra isn’t just an imaging powerhouse, it’s now positioned as a “pinnacle imaging technology flagship” featuring top-tier hardware. However, with these premium upgrades, pricing is also expected to rise. In addition to its advanced camera system, the device will showcase Xiaomi’s latest innovations in battery, display, and connectivity.
Another major announcement was the first public reveal of the Xiaomi Imaging Lab, a state-of-the-art facility built with an investment of over 20 million Yuan. The lab features real-world setups like cafés, museums, jewellery stores, luxury boutiques and restaurants to test smartphone cameras in realistic environments. A second phase of development will introduce artificial sunlight and water systems.
Xiaomi’s investment in this lab is one reason why the brand is no longer focusing on DXOMARK rankings.
Other Xiaomi Launches
Alongside the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the launch event will introduce several other products including the following –
- Mi Home Central Air Conditioner
- Mijia Washer and Dryer Set Pro
- Dual-system Refrigerator Pro
- Super XiaoAI Speaker
- Inverter Dehumidifier
- Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro
- RedmiBook 2025 Pro
While not much is known about the other products at the moment, we can expect for more updates as the launch event approaches.
FAQs
Q1. What is the camera setup of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
Answer. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features a quad-camera system with a 50MP primary sensor (1/0.98-inch, 23mm, f/1.63), a 50MP ultra-wide camera (14mm, f/2.2), a 50MP telephoto camera (70mm, f/1.8) with 10cm telephoto macro and a 200MP periscope telephoto camera (1/1.4-inch, 100mm, f/2.6).
Q2. What is the focus of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s camera system?
Answer. Xiaomi is focusing on improving night photography with an “ultra-pure optical system”, aiming to set a new benchmark in mobile imaging.
Q3. Will the Xiaomi 15 Ultra feature a variable aperture?
Answer. No, this generation will not feature a variable aperture.
Q4. What other products will be launched alongside the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
Answer. Alongside the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the launch event will introduce several other products, including the Mi Home Central Air Conditioner, Mijia Washer and Dryer Set Pro, Dual-system Refrigerator Pro, Super XiaoAI Speaker, Inverter Dehumidifier, Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro and RedmiBook 2025 Pro.
Q5. What is the purpose of the Xiaomi Imaging Lab?
Answer. The Xiaomi Imaging Lab is a state-of-the-art facility built with an investment of over 20 million Yuan, featuring realistic environments to test smartphone cameras.
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