Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Launched Globally with Snapdragon 8 Elite and Leica Cameras, Xiaomi 15 Ultra Teardown Reveals Upgrades, India Launch Date Confirmed

Highlights

• Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 with Snapdragon 8 Elite processors, Leica-branded cameras and HyperOS 2 with HyperAI at MWC 2025.
• The series will launch in India on March 11th.
• The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features a 6.73-inch 2K AMOLED display, quad-camera setup with a 200MP Leica periscope lens and a 5,410mAh battery with 90W wired and 80W wireless charging.
• The Xiaomi 15 has a 6.36-inch 1.5K OLED display, triple-camera setup and a 5,240mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.
• Xiaomi 15 Ultra (16GB RAM + 512GB storage) is priced at EUR 1,499 (approx Rs 1,36,041).
• Xiaomi 15 (12GB RAM + 256GB storage) is priced at EUR 999 (approx Rs 90,664).

Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 at MWC 2025 in Barcelona. These new flagship smartphones succeed the Xiaomi 14 series and come with powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processors, Leica-branded cameras, HyperOS 2 with HyperAI and battery upgrades. The series is also set to launch in India with pricing and availability details to be revealed on March 11th.

Here’s all we know about the Xiaomi 15 series phones.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 – Price and Availability

• Xiaomi 15 Ultra (16GB RAM + 512GB storage) – EUR 1,499 (approx Rs 1,36,041)

• Xiaomi 15 (12GB RAM + 256GB storage) – EUR 999 (approx Rs 90,664)
• Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit Legend Edition – EUR 199 (approx Rs 18,060)

Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra India launch on March 11

Xiaomi India has confirmed that both Xiaomi 15 Series phones will be launched on March 11th. The series will be sold on Amazon.in, in addition to mi.com and offline stores.

While there is no change in key features between the global and Indian versions of the phones, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will only be available in Silver Chrome colour variant in India. As for Xiaomi 15, it will be available in Black, White and Green colours in a single 12GB + 512GB version in India.

Custom back case, camera ring and some other freebies are expected but have not been confirmed as of now.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra – Specifications

• Display: 73-inch AMOLED 2K micro-curved display, 120Hz refresh rate, 3,200 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Xiaomi Ceramic Glass 2.0, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.
• Cameras: Quad-camera setup with a 200MP Leica periscope lens, 50MP Leica primary sensor, 50MP Leica telephoto lens with OIS and a 50MP Leica ultra-wide camera. The front camera is 32MP.

• Photography Kit: an innovative removable shutter button, thumb rest 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.
• Battery & Charging: 5,410mAh battery with 90W wired and 80W wireless charging. (The Chinese variant has a larger 6,000mAh battery.)
• Software: HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15.
• AI Features: HyperAI suite, which includes AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Search, AI Gesture Reactions, AI Art, AI Subtitles, AI Writing, and AI Speech Recognition. Google Gemini is also integrated.
• Other Features: IP68 dust and water resistance, Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, NFC, and 5G support.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra Teardown Reveals Upgrades and Changes

Just hours after its launch in China, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has already been taken apart by YouTuber WekiHome. The teardown offers a closer look at the device’s internal changes and how Xiaomi has upgraded its latest flagship compared to its predecessor.

One of the biggest changes in the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the 200MP telephoto camera, which features the ISOCELL HP9 sensor. This periscope module is so large that it takes up a big chunk of space inside the phone, forcing the PCB to extend across almost half the device.

Despite this, Xiaomi has kept the design sleek with the phone measuring 9.4mm in thickness—just 0.2mm more than the previous model. However, the teardown confirms that repairs won’t be easy due to the complex assembly, which includes multiple screws, plastic retaining parts and adhesive.

Xiaomi has removed the variable aperture found in the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which allowed switching between f/1.63 and f/4.0. Instead, the company has added a new glass filter to reduce reflections and improve image quality. The primary camera, which uses Sony’s LYT-900 sensor, has undergone internal tweaks for better performance.

The teardown also provided a closer look at Xiaomi’s new Si/C battery, comparing its energy density to the battery used in the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Check out the full teardown –

Xiaomi 15 – Specifications

• Display: 36-inch 1.5K OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 3,200 nits peak brightness.
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite.
• Cameras: 50MP LightHunter 900 primary camera, 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP 3.2x telephoto lens. The front camera is 32MP (OmniVision OV32B40).
• Battery & Charging: 5,240mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.
• Software: Runs on HyperOS 2.0 with Android 15.
• Design & Build: 8.08mm thick, 191 grams weight.
• Other Features: IP68 dust and water resistance, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

Xiaomi 15 Series – What’s New?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features an upgraded chipset, bigger battery and a massive 200MP periscope lens, a major jump from the 50MP periscope lens on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 15 has a larger battery and an upgraded telephoto lens, improving its focus range. The LED flash has also been moved outside the square camera module for a fresh design tweak.

Xiaomi 15 & Xiaomi 15 Ultra – Key Specs

FAQs

Q1. What processors do the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 use?

Answer. Both the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 use Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processors.

Q2. What are the key features of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s display?

Answer. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features a 6.73-inch AMOLED 2K micro-curved display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 3,200 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.

Q3. What is the price of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15?

Answer. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra (16GB RAM + 512GB storage) is priced at EUR 1,499 (approx Rs 1,36,041), and the Xiaomi 15 (12GB RAM + 256GB storage) is priced at EUR 999 (approx Rs 90,664).

Q4. What camera setup does the Xiaomi 15 Ultra have?

Answer. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a quad-camera setup with a 200MP Leica periscope lens, 50MP Leica primary sensor, 50MP Leica telephoto lens with OIS, and a 50MP Leica ultra-wide camera. The front camera is 32MP.

Q5. What are the battery and charging specifications of the Xiaomi 15?

Answer. The Xiaomi 15 has a 5,240mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.

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