Xiaomi has announced the release of its latest flagship smartphone lineup, Xiaomi 15 Series, at an exclusive launch event held in Barcelona, Spain. Positioned as the ultimate professional imagery flagship, Xiaomi 15 Series empowers users worldwide to capture stunning photos and videos in any scenario with Leica Summilux optical lens. Powered by the latest Xiaomi HyperOS 2, Xiaomi 15 Series introduces a comprehensive upgraded system experience, optimizing performance, connectivity, and AI capabilities for a seamless next-generation mobile experience.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Pinnacle photography, incredible visuals
Drawing inspiration from classic camera design, Xiaomi 15 Ultra combines supreme build quality with a sense of refined sophistication. Available in three captivating finishes – Black, White, and Silver Chrome – each variant exudes a unique blend of strength and elegance. The Silver Chrome model seamlessly blends aerospace-grade glass fiber and PU leather, further enhancing material strength. Its PU leather finish and retro image stitching further elevate the classic aesthetic of this iconic camera – a design that has defined a generation.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra boasts a stunning WQHD+ 6.73-inch AMOLED display, delivering a crystal-clear resolution of 3200 x 1440 and an impressive pixel density of 522 ppi. With an impressive 3200 nits multi-scenario peak brightness, the display ensures crystal-clear visuals in any lighting condition, from bright sunlight to dim environments. The 1Hz Always-active Display keeps essential information like time, date, and notifications visible at a glance, combining convenience with efficiency. For enhanced security and convenience, Xiaomi 15 Ultra introduces an upgraded ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, which enables faster and more reliable unlocking, even with wet or dirty fingers, and performs exceptionally well in low-light conditions. Durability is at the core of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s design. The device incorporates the advanced Xiaomi Guardian Structure, which includes the latest Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 for up to 16 times better drop resistance.² The high-strength CNC-crafted aluminum frame ensures a lightweight yet robust build, while Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i protects the camera deco with improved resistance to drops and scratches.
Designed for creative professionals who aspire to elevate their mobile photography, Xiaomi 15 Ultra is equipped with all focal lengths ranging from 14mm to 200mm optical-level zoom. Its pinnacle optical design features a main camera equipped with Leica Summilux lenses and an 8P aspherical high-transmittance lens, enhanced with dual anti-reflection (AR) coating to bring users a pure optical performance.
At the heart of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra camera system is the industry-leading 23mm Leica 1-inch main camera, equipped with a 50MP Sony LYT-900 image sensor for exceptional clarity and detail. Paired with a Leica Summilux optical lens, it features a large ƒ/1.63 aperture, variable focal lengths of 23mm, 28mm, and 35mm, and an impressive 14EV high dynamic range. Together, these elements ensure stunning performance in low-light and night-time scenarios, capturing vivid and true-to-life images.
For portrait and street photography, a 70mm Leica floating telephoto camera operates at the golden focal length, delivering
natural and flattering shots. Its large sensor also excels in macro photography, allowing users to capture intricate details from as close as 10cm. An industry-leading 100mm Leica 200MP ultra telephoto camera makes it easy to capture shots of distant objects with a focal length of 100mm, extendable to 200mm using in-sensor zoom technology. The 1/1.4″ large sensor, combined with ƒ/2.6 aperture, captures 136% more light than Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Completing the quad camera system is the 14mm Leica ultra-wide camera, offering expansive perspectives for capturing breathtaking landscapes and group shots.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is set to push the boundaries of videography standards, allowing users to enjoy exceptional cinematic slow motion videography with both main and periscope telephoto cameras capable of shooting 4K video at 120fps. Equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), the main camera effectively minimizes shake, ensuring that videos maintain a professional quality, even in challenging environments.
Beyond its impressive video capabilities, Xiaomi 15 Ultra supports Dolby Vision® video recording at 4K 60fps and 10-bit Log video recording across all focal lengths. As an Android’s first ACES Product Partner, it further enhances professional videography, ensuring industry grade color accuracy and cinematic-quality footage.
A 4-Mic array offers immersive audio recording with omni-directional, forward, rear and trajectory recording modes available. These features provide users with the tools necessary for high quality editing and color grading, facilitating a more creative approach to video production.
Launched alongside Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the classically styled Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit Legend Edition is a treat for photography enthusiasts. Inspired by the timeless design of cameras, it features a signature red decorative ring, a custom designed UI under camera’s Fastshot mode, detachable thumb support and shutter buttons, a multifunctional 67mm filter adapter ring, and an integrated 2000mAh battery for extended usability.
Xiaomi 15: All-round flagship excellence in compact form
Crafted for optimal convenience and portability, Xiaomi 15 is available in four colors – Black, White, and Green pure color models, plus Liquid Silver, which boasts attractive shimmering curves from heat-bent glass.³ Featuring an integrated volcano shaped deco, Xiaomi 15 has a fluid design that feels solid and durable, with a micro-curved aluminum frame offering up to 33% improvement in strength. An impressive screen-to-body ratio of 94%, and ultra-thin bezels of only 1.38mm are made possible with the latest LIPO technology, ensuring precise molding between body and frame.
Xiaomi 15 boasts a versatile triple-camera system that delivers exceptional image quality. Spanning extended focal lengths from 14mm to 120mm, it provides remarkable clarity and versatility for every shot. The main camera of Xiaomi 15 features a Leica Summilux optical lens, incorporating a 7P aspherical high-transmittance with an anti-glare coating and a large ƒ/1.62 aperture for superior light capture and exceptional clarity in various lighting conditions. Equipped with the Light Fusion 900 high dynamic sensor, it delivers a professional-grade photography experience across three key focal lengths: 23mm, 28mm, and 35mm.
For detailed telephoto shots, Xiaomi 15 features a Leica 60mm floating telephoto camera, utilizing a 50MP sensor, capable of capturing intricate details from afar and delivering stunning macro shots at distances as close as 10cm. Additionally, the Leica 14mm ultra-wide camera, with a 50MP resolution and a large ƒ/2.2 aperture, unlocks new creative possibilities, enabling breathtaking wide-angle photography.
Designed for speed and precision, Fastshot mode enables ultra-fast street photography with an impressive capture speed of just 0.6 seconds across all focal lengths,¹ ensuring that every fleeting moment is preserved. Xiaomi Master Videography empowers users with studio-quality video capabilities, with the main camera supporting 8K recording at 30fps and Dolby Vision® video at 4K 60fps across all focal lengths. A 4-Mic array enhances the experience by delivering immersive, spatial audio recording for a truly cinematic touch.
Xiaomi 15 incorporates a compact 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED (2670 x 1200) display with a pixel density of 460 ppi. It boasts an impressive 3200 nits multi-scenario peak brightness that covers 25% APL (Average Picture Level) to deliver a clear, vivid viewing experience in the brightest of conditions. Leveraging a Xiaomi-custom M9 display panel, the screen gives a 10% reduction in power consumption, resulting in more colorful and more vibrant visuals, enabling users to enjoy content comfortably while enhancing overall efficiency. Additionally, Xiaomi 15 is TÜV Rheinland certified for Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), Flicker-Free and Circadian Friendly, featuring DC dimming across all brightness levels to ensure a comfortable viewing experience even during extended use.
Feel the full power of the latest high-performance hardware
Xiaomi 15 Series enhances the mobile user experience by integrating a next-generation processor platform with advanced cooling technology and cutting-edge battery optimizations.
Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra are both powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform, delivering an impressive 45% CPU performance boost and a 52% reduction in power consumption,¹ along with a remarkable 44% GPU performance boost and a 46% power consumption decrease, compared to the previous generations.
Equipped with the Xiaomi Ice Loop cooling system, both devices achieve an unmatched level of smoothness in challenging tasks such as video recording, computational photography, real-time AI, and intensive gaming. Based on an innovative wing structure design, the cooling array ensures improved contact with the frame, effectively reducing operating temperatures.
In terms of battery and charging, both Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra utilize the Xiaomi Surge Battery Management System to ensure extended performance throughout the day and beyond. Xiaomi 15 Ultra features a 5410mAh (typ) Xiaomi Surge Battery with ultra-high energy density, thanks to a 10% silicon carbide (SiC) content level, offering a larger capacity within the same dimensions and weight. Xiaomi 15 Ultra supports HyperCharge at 90W, along with fast 80W wireless HyperCharge charging. Meanwhile, Xiaomi 15 is equipped with a 5240mAh (typ) Xiaomi Surge Battery, supporting 90W HyperCharge and 50W wireless HyperCharge.
Xiaomi 15 Series utilizes the latest LPDDR5X system memory, with Xiaomi 15 featuring UFS 4.0 storage technology, while Xiaomi 15 Ultra is equipped with UFS 4.1 storage technology. Xiaomi 15 Ultra is available in 16GB+512GB and 16GB+1TB configurations.⁹ Xiaomi 15 in both 12GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB models.
Augment your life with upgraded Xiaomi HyperOS 2
Xiaomi 15 Series is powered by the latest Xiaomi HyperOS 2, showcasing three key technological innovations: Xiaomi HyperCore, Xiaomi HyperConnect,15 and Xiaomi HyperAI.10 These innovations give users an enhanced mobile experience in functionality, system fluidity, cross-platform connectivity, security, privacy, and access to next-generation AI interactions and AI-driven productivity tools.
Xiaomi HyperAI enhances user productivity and creativity with a powerful suite of AI tools. This includes features such as AI Writing and AI Speech Recognition, along with several other tools designed to boost efficiency. To help users unlock their full creative potential, AI Creativity Assistant offers next-generation photographic and videography tools. These tools include AI Image Enhancement,14 AI Image Expansion,14 AI Eraser Pro,14 AI Reflection Removal, AI Magic Sky, and AI Film, enabling users to achieve professional-quality results swiftly and effortlessly.
In collaboration between Google and Xiaomi, Google Gemini can now find and take actions across Xiaomi apps,30 giving users
direct access to Xiaomi Notes, Xiaomi Calendar and Xiaomi Clock in Gemini, for the first time.
At its foundational core, Xiaomi HyperOS 2 features Xiaomi HyperCore technology, a self-developed technology platform that guarantees optimal system fluidity and performance, system-level application upgrades and more.15 Boasting new and updated aesthetics, Xiaomi HyperCore boasts a new lock screen design with updated templates and styles that express cinematic elements from the film world. With new motion effects that take advantage of an improved graphics subsystem, an all-new home screen design gives users a more seamless, elegant experience.
Xiaomi HyperConnect breaks down the barriers between devices, platforms, and ecosystems, including tablets and iOS/macOS platforms.16 New features such as Cross-device Camera allow users to access another device’s camera while retaining the exceptional image processing capability of Xiaomi 15 Series. Users can also use Combined Cameras to combine and display video feeds from multiple devices – an advantage when shooting live events, lectures, or tutorial videos.
Price and availability
Xiaomi 15 is available in Black and Green, with a 12GB+512GB configuration, priced at €1,099.
- Black can be purchased via Eir, Tesco Ireland, Vodafone Ireland, and Harvey Norman Ireland.
- Green is also available at Harvey Norman Ireland.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is available in Silver Chrome, with a 16GB+512GB configuration, priced at €1,599, and can be purchased via Harvey Norman Ireland and Tesco Ireland.
Exclusive offers are available from 2nd to 31st March 2025 to celebrate the arrival of Xiaomi 15 series in Ireland.
– Buy a Xiaomi 15 and get a free Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner X20 Pro (€559).
– Please note that this offer applies only to Xiaomi 15 purchases.
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