Key Highlights
- First phones with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip
- Xiaomi 15 brings premium features at a lower price
- Global launch expected late 2024 or early 2025
The Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, the company’s latest flagship smartphones, have been unveiled in China. They are the first phones in the world to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset from Qualcomm. With 20 back panel and two frame options, the Xiaomi 15 can be configured in 40 different ways. But the Diamond Edition adds three unique colors. The Xiaomi 15 Pro comes in four traditional colors. HyperOS 2.0, which is based on Android 15, powers both models.
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Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro: Specs
| Features | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
| Display | 6.36-inch OLED, 1.5K resolution | 6.73-inch 2K OLED, micro quad-curved |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM/Storage | Up to 16 GB / 1 TB | Up to 16 GB / 1 TB |
| Battery | 5,500mAh, 90W wired, 50W wireless | 6,100mAh, 90W wired, 50W wireless |
| Rear Camera | 50MP triple camera, 3x zoom | 50MP triple camera, 5x periscope zoom |
| Front Camera | 32MP | 32MP |
| OS | HyperOS 2.0 (Android 15) | HyperOS 2.0 (Android 15) |
| Colors | 20 options + Diamond Edition | Bright Silver, Rock Gray, White, Green |
Display, Design
- Xiaomi 15: 1.38 mm ultra-thin bezels, a 6.36-inch flat OLED screen with 1.5K resolution, and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
- Xiaomi 15 Pro: Features a larger 6.73-inch micro quad-curved display with 2K resolution.
Battery, Charging
- Xiaomi 15: 5,500mAh battery with 50W wireless and 90W wired charging capabilities.
- Xiaomi 15 Pro: Slightly larger 6,100mAh battery with the same 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Camera Setup
- Xiaomi 15: Leica-powered 50MP triple rear camera with a 32MP front camera and 3x optical zoom.
- Xiaomi 15 Pro: Similar 50MP setup but with a 5x periscope-style telephoto lens for enhanced zoom.
Pricing
| Model | Starting Price (China) | Approx. Price in India |
| Xiaomi 15 | 4,499 CNY | Rs. 53,000 |
| Xiaomi 15 Pro | 5,299 CNY | Rs. 62,500 |
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Xiaomi 15 Series: Global Launch
Xiaomi believes the Xiaomi 15 will be the most reasonably priced flagship with this chip in 2024. Global markets can expect the Xiaomi 15 Series soon, as stated by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun. A late 2024 or early 2025 launch is expected, while no precise date is given.
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