Xiaomi finally announced the global launch of its latest flagship phones, the Xioami 15 and 15 Ultra at an event in Barcelona, Spain.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The 15 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. The device boasts a stunning 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 3200×1440 resolution, a dynamic 1-120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 3,200 nits.
The phone has a CNC-crafted aluminium frame and Xiaomi’s Shield Glass 2.0, which claims a 16x improvement in drop resistance compared to its predecessor.
The camera system, co-engineered with Leica, remains a standout feature. The main camera features a 1-inch 50MP Sony LYT-900 sensor paired with a 23mm lens, but this year it comes with a fixed f/1.63 aperture instead of the variable f/1.6-f/4.0 aperture found on the 14 Ultra.
The 50MP 3x telephoto lens retains the 1/2.51-inch IMX858 sensor but now features a 70mm f/1.8 lens, replacing the previous 75mm f/1.8 lens.
The 50MP ultrawide camera sees a slight change, moving from a 12mm f/1.8 lens on the 14 Ultra to a 14mm f/2.2 lens on the 15 Ultra, though both use the same 1/2.51-inch Samsung JN5 sensor.
The most notable upgrade is the new 100mm f/2.6 zoom camera, which utilizes the same 200MP Samsung HP9 1/1.4-inch sensor found in the vivo X100 Ultra and X200 Pro. For selfies, the phone features a 32MP front-facing camera.
Powering the device is a robust 5,410mAh (China’s version has a 6,000mAh battery) battery, supported by 90W wired and 80W wireless charging capabilities.
Xiaomi 15
The Xiaomi 15 features a 6.36-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1200×2670 pixels, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and the same durable drop-resistant glass found on the Ultra model.
Under the hood, it’s powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
The device boasts a versatile camera setup, including a 50MP main camera with a 23mm f/1.6 lens and a 1/1.31-inch sensor. For zoom capabilities, it features a 50MP 60mm f/2.0 telephoto camera equipped with a 1/2.51-inch Samsung JN5 sensor, along with a 50MP 14mm f/2.2 ultrawide lens. On the front, there’s a 32MP selfie camera with a 22mm f/2.0 lens.
The Xiaomi 15 ships with a 5,240mAh battery (the China model has a 5,400mAh battery) that supports 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Pricing and Availability
The Xiaomi 15 comes in Black, Green, and White colour options. Pricing starts at RM3,499 for the 12GB+256GB variant (available online only) and RM3,699 for the 12GB+512GB model.
Additionally, a special Liquid Silver Edition (12GB+512GB) is available exclusively through Xiaomi Malaysia’s official website, as well as their Lazada and Shopee stores, also priced at RM3,699.
For the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, it’s available in Black, White, and Silver Chrome colour options. The pricing in Malaysia begins at RM5,199 for the 16GB+512GB configuration and RM5,699 for the 16GB+1TB variant (Silver Chrome only).
Pre-orders for both models are open now and will run until 7 March 2025, through Xiaomi’s official online and physical stores, as well as their Lazada and Shopee platforms.