The Xiaomi 15 series is finally complete, turning heads with its camera-focused design and cutting-edge specs.
Alongside the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro, the brand is making a statement with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra as well, not just in terms of hardware but also with a design that pays tribute to classic photography.
Here’s everything we know about the global launch of the Xiaomi 15 series.
When will the Xiaomi 15 be released?
The regular Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro were initially unveiled on 29 October 2024 . Both phones are currently available to buy in China .
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra made its first appearance in China on 27 February 2025 . Just four days later, on 2 March , it’s set to make its global debut at MWC in Barcelona.
However, while the global variant of the regular Xiaomi 15 is likely to come along, the Pro model isn’t expected to be available in the UK.
“Get ready to witness #TheNextPinnacle with us on March 2nd for the #Xiaomi15Series and more” said Xiaomi UK on X .
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Xiaomi will likely launch a lot more than phones, too. Xiaomi’s post says “and more”, plus going by the 2024 Xiaomi MWC event , which we attended in person, there were numerous devices including tablets and smartwatches.
How much will the Xiaomi 15 cost?
Official Chinese pricing for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is set at a starting price of 6,499 yuan (around £700/$900), though we’ll have to wait until 2 March for global pricing. Looking back at the Xiaomi 14 Ultra , we expect a price tag that could start around £1,200 to £1,300 in the UK.
The Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro, which have been available in China for some time now, are available in multiple configurations, offering different combinations of storage and RAM to meet a variety of needs.
Below is a breakdown of the pricing in China but a report via Dealabs states there will be no pricing change for the 15 or 15 Ultra in Europe.
Xiaomi 15 Pricing
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage: CNY 4,500 (£515/$630)
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage: CNY 4,800 (£548/$670)
- 16GB RAM/512GB storage: CNY 5,000 (£563/$700)
- 16GB RAM/1TB storage: CNY 5,500 (£619/$770)
- Custom Edition (16GB/512GB only): CNY 4,999 CNY 4,999 (£549/$699)
- Diamond Edition (16GB/1TB only): CNY 5,999 (£680/$845)
Xiaomi 15 Pro Pricing
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage: CNY 5,299 (£597/$742)
- 16GB RAM/512GB storage: CNY 5,799 (£653/$812)
- 16GB RAM/1TB storage: CNY 6,499 (£732/$910)
Each model offers a variety of colour options, with the Xiaomi 15 Pro providing a more premium Rock Silver version and the Xiaomi 15 featuring an additional Custom Edition with up to 20 colour choices.
Here are the launch prices of previous generations:
- Xiaomi 14 : £849/€999
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra : £1,299/€1,499
- Xiaomi 13 Lite : £449/€499
- Xiaomi 13 : £849/€999
- Xiaomi 13 Pro : £1,099/€1,299
- Xiaomi 13 Ultra : €1,499
- Xiaomi 12 Lite : £419/€395
- Xiaomi 12 : £749/€849
- Xiaomi 12 Pro : £1,049/€1,049
What specs and features will the Xiaomi 15 have?
While the Chinese versions of the Xiaomi 15, 15 Pro and 15 Ultra reveal what we can expect from these phones, we’re still waiting for their global launch.
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In the meantime, below you’ll find everything that the Chinese launch of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra reveals for now.
Design
Xiaomi has taken inspiration from Leica’s legendary cameras for the 15 Ultra. The most striking Silver Chrome version features a dual-tone black-and-silver design, crafted from a mix of vegan leather and glass fibre.
This nod to classic photography isn’t just for aesthetics as it also marks Leica’s 100-year anniversary, making the special edition of this phone a likely collector’s item.
If you prefer a simpler design, the phone is also available in an all-white or all-black finish.
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The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a high-strength aluminum frame, Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 for added protection and IP68 rating water and dust resistance.
Its Black and White version measure 161.3mm x 75.3mm x 9.35mm and weighs 226 grams. The Silver Chrome version is slightly larger (161.3mm x 75.3mm x 9.48mm) and heavier (229 grams).
Display
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features an All Around Liquid Display, which is covered with Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0.
It’s a 6.73-inch WQHD+ 3200×1440 AMOLED screen, with 1-120Hz refresh rate, support for HDR10+ and max brightness of 3200 nits. The brightness being the only real difference compared to the 14 Ultra.
Underneath its display, the phone hides an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
Performance
Powering the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, ensuring ultra-fast performance. Whether you’re gaming, multitasking, or editing high-resolution photos, this phone should handle it all with ease.
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The chipset is paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and either 512GB or 1TB of UFS 4.1 internal storage.
Cameras
This is where Xiaomi is going all in. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features a groundbreaking 200Mp periscope telephoto lens, alongside a 50Mp main camera with a 1-inch type sensor, a 50Mp ultrawide lens, and a 50Mp floating telephoto.
The periscope telephoto, using Samsung’s ISOCELL HP9 sensor, promises incredible zoom capabilities up to 200mm equivalent. On the front is a 32Mp front camera for selfies.
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To counter glare and improve light transmission, Xiaomi is introducing a 24-layer ultra-low reflection glass over the camera module. This should result in better low-light shots and improved clarity, making it one of the most powerful camera phones to date.
There’s also the Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit Legend Edition that features the classic styling, refreshed customisable experience and durable battery life at 2000mAh cell capacity (it acts like a powerbank to top up the phone).
Battery & Charging
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra packs a 6000mAh battery, with support for 90W wired and 80W wireless charging.
The charging speeds are unchanged so it’s the additional capacity which is the main upgrade in this area. There’s no sign of Qi2 charging, magnets or otherwise.
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Xiaomi 15 & 15 Pro
Below you will find all the official specs on the Chinese Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro models, though we may not get the latter in the UK.
Design
The standard Xiaomi 15 maintains a compact design at 152.3 x 71.2 x 8.08mm, slightly smaller than its predecessor but with a minor weight increase to 191g.
The device is protected by Xiaomi’s new Dragon Crystal glass, boasting 10x the durability of Gorilla Glass Victus (according to Xiaomi’s Lab.)
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The Xiaomi 15 Custom Edition prioritises personalisation, designed for users seeking a device that reflects their unique style.
With 20 colour options available for the back panel, along with the choice between two bezel types, this edition offers an impressive variety of 40 possible combinations.
The Custom Edition maintains the core specifications and design language of the Xiaomi 15, including the ultra-narrow bezels, quad-curved frame, and lightweight build.
The most eye-catching is the Xiaomi 15 Diamond Edition which boasts a diamond-studded frame, offering a distinct shimmer that elevates the aesthetic appeal. This edition is available in three exclusive colour options: Glacier White, Elephant Gray, and Orange.
The back panel features a premium crocodile-skin textured Corna leather. The diamond-studded frame extends around the device’s quad-curved wrapped metal frame, seamlessly blending into the glass-covered back, creating a continuous, unified look.
This edition also includes a specially designed packaging box and exclusive gift, underscoring its status as a limited, premium offering.
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The Xiaomi 15 Pro, on the other hand, features a slightly larger 6.73-inch screen with micro-curved edges for a sleek look and comes with Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 for enhanced scratch resistance.
Both models are IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.
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Display
The Xiaomi 15 features a 6.36-inch flat OLED panel with a 1,200 x 2,670 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, capable of reaching a peak brightness of 3,200 nits with DC dimming.
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Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 15 Pro upgrades to a 6.73-inch LTPO OLED panel with a 1,440 x 3,200 resolution, a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and the same peak brightness of 3,200 nits.
Both phones incorporate an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner beneath the display for added security.
Performance
Both models of the Xiaomi 15 series are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and storage options ranging from 256GB to 1TB with UFS 4.0 technology.
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As per GSMArena’s report , the global variant of the Xiaomi 15, identified by the model number ‘24129PN74G,’ has appeared in Geekbench’s AI test database .
These tests were run exclusively on the CPU rather than the GPU or NPU, making them an uncommon scenario for typical use cases. The results varied significantly, so it is too early to make direct comparisons between its Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 used in the Xiaomi 14 .
The Geekbench listing seems to confirm that the Xiaomi 15 will come with 12GB of RAM as the base configuration. Elsewhere, according to the FCC listing (via Android Headlines ), the global variant may offer configurations with 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.
Unlike the Chinese market, which includes a Pro model with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, these top-tier options might not be available globally.
Cameras
Xiaomi continues with a triple 50Mp camera setup for both models but introduces different enhancements.
The Xiaomi 15’s primary camera is the 50Mp OmniVision Light Fusion 900 sensor with 1.2µm pixels and 23mm focal length, equipped for 5x lossless zoom. The telephoto lens offers a 60mm focal length for portraits and macro shots, while the ultrawide camera has a 115° field of view.
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For the Pro version, Xiaomi has worked with Leica for camera tuning, and it includes the same 50Mp main camera, a new 50Mp periscope camera with 5x optical zoom, and a 50Mp ultrawide lens.
The Xiaomi 15 Pro’s camera system also benefits from the AISP 2.0 computational photography system, boosting overall image quality and enabling 8K video recording at 30fps and 4K at 30/60fps with Dolby Vision HDR across all cameras.
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A recent leak on Weibo (via GSMArena ) claims to reveal the camera arrangement of the upcoming Xiaomi 15 Ultra (above), showing a large circular camera island with a new layout.
Notably, the periscope telephoto camera has been reportedly repositioned to occupy the entire top row, potentially featuring a 200Mp sensor with 4.3x magnification.
Other cameras may include a main sensor, an ultrawide lens, a 50Mp 2x/3x telephoto camera, and a 32Mp selfie camera.
Battery & charging
The Xiaomi 15 packs a 5400mAh battery with Silicon-Carbon technology for longevity, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro houses a massive 6100mAh battery.
Both phones support 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, optimised by the Xiaomi G1 battery management chip, ensuring that each device retains at least 80% capacity even after 1,600 charging cycles (according to Xiaomi).
As per GizmoChina and MySmartPrice reports, recent 3C and MIIT certifications of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra have revealed the phone’s support for 90W wired charging as well. The latter also confirms that the phone will offer satellite connectivity.
According to Digital Chat Station , Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s battery capacity will fall between 5450mAh and 5800mAh.
Software
The Xiaomi 15 series is confirmed to ship running the company’s HyperOS 2 software , which is based on Android 15 .
It introduces three significant innovations – HyperCore, HyperConnect, and HyperAI – enhancing performance, connectivity, and AI-driven user experiences across its ecosystem.
It’s not yet clear if Xiaomi will continue offering the four major Android updates and five years of security updates available on the 14 series.
With a dedicated team optimising over 25,000 usage scenarios, HyperCore includes a custom scheduler that reduces CPU idle time by 19%, dynamic memory management, and Storage 2.0.
HyperConnect, on the other hand, fosters seamless cross-device integration, allowing Xiaomi devices to share apps, files, and even dual-camera feeds for multi-angle video recording.
Lastly, HyperAI elevates user interaction with AI-driven features such as animated lock screens, real-time transcription, and AI-generated call summaries.
Additional AI tools include sketch-to-art conversion, bilingual translation, and fraud detection.
This is all we currently know about Xiaomi’s upcoming flagships. We will update this article when we hear about global launch details including the UK.
In the meantime, see our guides to the best phones and the best Xiaomi phones to see what the Xiaomi 15 series will be up against.
