Highlight

• Xiaomi has launched its new flagship the Xiaomi 15 Series in China.
• Xiaomi 15 Series includes Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro variants.
• The Xiaomi 15 Series is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.
• Other common features – a triple 50MP camera system co-developed with Leica, a 5400mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.
• The Xiaomi 15 Series price in China starts at 4499 yuan.
• Also launched in the same event – Xiaomi Pad 7 and Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro.

Xiaomi has just launched its new flagship smartphone the Xiaomi 15 Series in China. Xiaomi 15 is part of the Xiaomi 15 Series which also includes a Pro variant.

As one of the first phones featuring the new and powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the Xiaomi 15 is positioned as the strongest standard model in the brand’s history.

Here’s a quick look at the recently released smartphone.

Xiaomi 15 – Design and Colours

The smartphone comes in a sleek body featuring a flat, one-piece aviation-grade aluminium frame with rounded corners and sharp edges.

The phone has 71.2mm slim body that is claimed to be easy for one-hand operation.

Xiaomi 15 will be available in four standard colour options: Lilac Purple, Light Grass Green, Black, and White.

However, there’s a custom edition with 20 colour options exclusive to the Xiaomi Mall. It will be available with high-saturation tones alongside high-gloss middle frames in bright silver and bright black.

A standout feature is the 3D hot-bent glass on the silver colour variant, giving it a wave-like texture.

Xiaomi 15 – Features

Xiaomi 15 sports a 6.36-inch 1.5K OLED flat M9 LTPO screen, delivering vivid visuals with a peak brightness of 3200 nits, an adjustable 1-120Hz refresh rate and ultra-narrow 1.38mm bezels for an immersive experience.

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the phone offers up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and boasts a unique wing-shaped cold pump cooling system, with advanced vapour-liquid separation technology that’s reportedly three times more efficient than traditional vapour cooling.

Running on HyperOS 2.0, based on Android, the Xiaomi 15 is optimised for smooth performance, incorporating advanced thermal management and enhanced system efficiency tailored to its compact design.

Xiaomi has co-developed the phone’s camera system with Leica. The camera setup include three 50MP Summilux lenses: a main Light Fusion 900 sensor (1/1.3″, f/1.62, OIS), a 50MP ultra-wide sensor (Samsung S5KJN1, f/2.2), and a 50MP telephoto lens (Samsung S5KJN5, 1/2.75″, f/2.0, OIS) with 5x optical zoom.

For selfies, the front camera features a 32MP OmniVision sensor within a punch-hole design.

The AISP 2.0 system handles up to 4.3 billion pixels per second for dynamic image sharing on social media.

The phone packs a 5400mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless and magnetic charging support, maintaining a similar battery volume as the previous model despite the larger capacity.

Xiaomi 15 – Price

12GB + 256GB Variant – 4499 yuan ($630 / Approx ₹52,985)

12GB + 512GB Variant – 4799 yuan ($672 / Approx ₹56,515)

16GB + 512GB Variant – 4999 yuan ($700 / Approx ₹58,870)

16GB + 1TB Variant – 5499 yuan ($770 / Approx ₹64,760)

Orders are open in China with official sales starting October 31. Details of global availability remain under wraps, expected to be announced later.

Xiaomi 15 Pro – Key Specs

• The Xiaomi 15 Pro features a73-inch 2K OLED curved display with a 3200 x 1440 resolution.
• Uses TCL CSOT’s M9 materials and a dual-layer microcavity design, reducing power consumption by 24%.
• Supports an LTPO adaptive refresh rate ranging from 1-120Hz, with a three-level partition refresh for smoother visuals.
• It offers a peak brightness of 3200 nits and Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 provides 25-30% better drop resistance.
• Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with a second-gen Oryon CPU.
• It delivers a 45% improvement in single-core and multi-core performance and a 44% boost in energy efficiency.
• The phone includes LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, ensuring faster data speeds and smooth multitasking.

• A wing-shaped circular cooling system with a 4,053mm² heat dissipation area keeps the device cool, while Xiaomi’s HyperCore microarchitecture scheduler boosts performance.
• Xiaomi HyperOS 2 enhances the user experience with optimized power management and integration with Xiaomi’s ecosystem.
• The camera system, co-developed with Leica, includes a triple-camera setup: a 50MP main sensor (Sony LYT900), a 50MP ultra-wide lens (Samsung S5KJN1) and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens (Sony IMX858) with 5X optical and 10X lossless zoom.
• UltraZOOM-20X and Leica optics enhance image clarity, while the front camera offers high-quality selfies with a 32MP OmniVision sensor.

• The Xiaomi 15 series introduces dynamic (Live) photos, supporting sharing on platforms like Weibo and Xiaohongshu.
• Its 6100mAh battery, made with cobalt lithium and silicon-carbon nanotube technology, offers 850Wh/L energy density, 80% capacity retention after 1,600 cycles and supports 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.
• Xiaomi’s Surge P3 and G1 chips improve charging efficiency and battery lifespan.
• Satellite connectivity allows for 3.5km offline communication, enhanced by the Surge T1S signal chip.

• Additional features include Goodix’s ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, IP68 water and dust resistance, Wi-Fi 7, stereo speakers, USB 3.2 Gen 1, an X-axis linear motor and an infrared remote control.

Xiaomi 15 Pro – Price

• 12GB + 256GB Variant – CNY 5,299 (Rs 62,404 approx)
• 16GB + 512GB Variant – CNY 5,799 (Rs 68,293 approx)
• 16GB + 1TB Variant – CNY 6,499 (Rs 76,536 approx)

Xiaomi Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro Launched

Apart from the Xiaomi 15 Series, Xiaomi also launched the Xiaomi Pad 7 and Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro at the same event in China.

Both devices boast an 11.2-inch 3k 144Hz LCD anti-glare screen, with the Soft Light Edition featuring AG nano texture technology and AR optical coating that reduces 99% of interference light and reflectivity by 65%, providing better eye protection and clarity even under strong light. The frosted texture and focus stylus deliver a paper-like experience.

The Pad 7 is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, while the Pro variant has the slightly faster Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC.

They feature a unibody metal design, run on Xiaomi HyperOS 2, support PC-level multitasking, PC-level WPS and CAJViewer, and can open Apple office suites like Keynote and Pages, along with a global AI smart assistant.

Xiaomi Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro – Specs

 Xiaomi Pad 7 Series 11.2-inch 3k 144Hz LCD anti-glare screen. (Image credit – Xiaomi)

Display:

• 2-inch screen with a 3200 x 2136 resolution, 3:2 aspect ratio
• Variable refresh rate: 30/48/50/60/90/120/144Hz
• 240Hz touch sampling rate
• HDR10 and Dolby Vision support
• Hardware-level blue light reduction
• TÜV Rheinland certified for low blue light

Processor:

• Pad 7: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 Octa-Core (4nm), Adreno 732 GPU
• Pad 7 Pro: Up to 3.4GHz Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Octa-Core (4nm), Adreno 750 GPU

Memory and Storage:

• 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X RAM options
• Storage options:
• 128GB UFS 3.1
• 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0

Operating System: Xiaomi HyperOS 2

Cameras:

• Pad 7 (Rear): 13MP camera with 1/3.06″ sensor, f/2.2 aperture, PDAF
• Pad 7 Pro (Rear): 50MP camera with 1/2.76″ sensor, 1.28μm pixels, f/1.8 aperture, PDAF, 4K video recording
• Pad 7 (Front): 8MP camera (OV08D) with 1/4″ sensor, 1.12μm pixels, f/2.28 aperture
• Pad 7 Pro (Front): 32MP camera (OV32D) with 1/3.6″ sensor, 1.22μm pixels, f/2.2 aperture

Battery and Charging:

• Pad 7: 8850mAh (typical) / 8650mAh (minimum) battery, 45W fast charging
• Pad 7 Pro: 8850mAh (typical) / 8650mAh (minimum) battery, 67W fast charging

Xiaomi Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro – Price and Availability

Xiaomi Pad 7

• 8GB + 128GB Variant – 1999 yuan (USD 280 / 23,540 approx.)
• 8GB + 256GB Variant – 2299 yuan (USD 322 / 27,070 approx.)
• 12GB + 256GB Variant – 2599 yuan (USD 364 / 30,605 approx.)

Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro

• 8GB + 128GB Variant – 2499 yuan (USD 350 / 29,430 approx.)
• 8GB + 256GB Variant – 2799 yuan (USD 392 / 32,965 approx.)
• 12GB + 256GB Variant – 3099 yuan (USD 434 / 36,500 approx.)
• 12GB + 512GB Variant – 3499 yuan (USD 490 / 41,210 approx.)

FAQs

Q1. What is the design of the Xiaomi 15?

Answer. The smartphone comes in a sleek body featuring a flat, one-piece aviation-grade aluminium frame with rounded corners and sharp edges. The phone has a 71.2mm slim body that is claimed to be easy for one-hand operation.

Q2. What are the available colour options for the Xiaomi 15?

Answer. Xiaomi 15 will be available in four standard colour options: Lilac Purple, Light Grass Green, Black, and White. However, there’s a custom edition with 20 colour options exclusive to the Xiaomi Mall.

Q3. What processor powers the Xiaomi 15?

Answer. The Xiaomi 15 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

Q4. What is the price range for the Xiaomi 15 variants?

Answer. 12GB + 256GB Variant – 4499 yuan ($630 / Approx ₹52,985) 12GB + 512GB Variant – 4799 yuan ($672 / Approx ₹56,515) 16GB + 512GB Variant – 4999 yuan ($700 / Approx ₹58,870) 16GB + 1TB Variant – 5499 yuan ($770 / Approx ₹64,760) A special Diamond Limited Edition with 16GB + 1TB costs 5999 yuan ($840 / approx ₹70,635).

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