Xiaomi has officially launched its latest flagship smartphones in China, introducing both the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro. There are also special editions, marking a significant advancement in their mobile portfolio.
The standard Xiaomi 15 and its Pro pack the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, with configurations starting at 12GB RAM. The Pro model has a larger 6.73-inch LTPO OLED display featuring micro-curved design and slimmer borders, while the standard model maintains a compact 6.36-inch flat OLED panel.
Battery capacity has been improved in both models, with the Xiaomi 15 housing a 5,400mAh Silicon-Carbon unit, while the Pro boasts a 6,100mAh battery. Both support 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.
For optics, the Xiaomi 15 Pro has a Leica-branded triple camera setup that also features advanced AISP 2.0 computational photography. Both the Vanilla and Pro use an OmniVision Light Fusion 900 sensor for their main cameras, with the latter using a Sony IMX858 sensor for its telephoto lens, the same one found on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. It can do up to 10x lossless zoom.
Both devices boast Dragon Crystal glass protection, with the Pro variant featuring version 2.0. They maintain IP68 ratings for dust and water resistance, and both incorporate ultrasonic fingerprint readers for enhanced security.
FAQ
Q: What color options are available?
A: The standard Xiaomi 15 comes in Lilac, Green, Black, and White, plus a Silver Edition. The Diamond Edition offers Elephant Gray, Orange, and Glacier White, while the Custom Edition provides 20 color choices. The Pro model is available in Grey, White, Green, and a premium Rock Silver version with a 3D water ripple effect.
Q: What are the key specifications of both models?
A: Here are the key specifications of the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro.
| Feature | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Display | 6.36″ 1200 x 2670px OLED, 120Hz | 6.73″ 1440 x 3200px LTPO OLED, 1-120Hz |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X | 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.0 | 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Battery | 5,400mAh | 6,100mAh |
| Charging | 90W HyperCharge 50W wireless HyperCharge | 90W HyperCharge 50W wireless HyperCharge |
| Main Camera | 50MP main 50MP telephoto 50MP ultrawide | 50MP main 50MP periscope 50MP ultrawide |
| Front Camera | 32MP | 32MP |
| Protection | IP68, Dragon Crystal glass | IP68, Dragon Crystal glass 2.0 |
Q: What are the prices for different variants?
A: Here are the prices of the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro in China.
Xiaomi 15:
- 12GB/256GB: CNY 4,500
- 12GB/512GB: CNY 4,800
- 16GB/512GB: CNY 5,000
- 16GB/1TB: CNY 5,500
- Diamond Edition: CNY 6,000
Xiaomi 15 Pro:
- 12GB/256GB: CNY 5,299
- 16GB/512GB: CNY 5,799
- 16GB/1TB: CNY 6,499
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
