Xiaomi 15 Series: A New Starting Point - Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, Performance Soars, Gaming Experience Levels Up

Xiaomi 15 Series: A New Starting Point - Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, Performance Soars, Gaming Experience Levels UpOn October 24th, Xiaomi officially announced that the Xiaomi 15 series, Xiaomi Surge OS 2, and Xiaomi SU7Ultra mass production version will be unveiled on October 29th at 7 PM. The launch event is themed "New Starting Point

Xiaomi 15 Series: A New Starting Point - Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, Performance Soars, Gaming Experience Levels Up

On October 24th, Xiaomi officially announced that the Xiaomi 15 series, Xiaomi Surge OS 2, and Xiaomi SU7Ultra mass production version will be unveiled on October 29th at 7 PM. The launch event is themed "New Starting Point." Before the event, it was confirmed that the Xiaomi 15 series will be the first globally to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor, putting an end to speculations and discussions surrounding the chip's debut.

With the mystery surrounding the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy's launch cleared, anticipation has shifted towards the Xiaomi 15 series and its performance. However, compared to the frequent pre-launch hype of rival brands, the Xiaomi 15 series seems to be taking a more relaxed approach, prompting some users to jokingly question, "Are you really going to sit back and relax?"

With less than a week remaining before the Xiaomi 15Pro's launch, Xiaomi has finally unveiled the performance details of the Xiaomi 15 series. What kind of performance and gaming experience can we expect from the Xiaomi 15 series? Let's delve into a simple performance test of the Xiaomi 15Pro.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy: Performance Surge, Power Optimization

First, let's analyze the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip: This iteration not only introduces a new naming scheme but also a new self-developed CPU architecture. The CPU now delivers a 40% single-core performance improvement, a 42% multi-core performance boost, a 44% GPU peak performance increase, and a 25% efficiency enhancement.

Specifically, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy features a brand-new Qualcomm self-developed Oryon architecture CPU. Previously, Qualcomm's Snapdragon XElite/XPlus for the PC platform already utilized a self-developed Oryon architecture CPU, making this the first time the Oryon CPU has been implemented in a mobile platform chip. The core architecture of the Oryon CPU in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is essentially an all-large-core design, comprising two Phoenix L super-large cores with a maximum frequency of 4.32GHz and six Phoenix M large cores with a peak clock speed of 3.53GHz. Among them, the two super-large cores boast a 192KB L1 cache each and share a 12MB large L2 cache. The six large cores have a 128KB L1 cache each and share a 12MB L2 cache. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy also supports LPDDR5X memory with a data rate of up to 10.7Gbps.

According to GeekBench tests, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy's CPU single-core performance is 45% higher than its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while its multi-core performance has seen a remarkable 45% improvement. In terms of GPU, the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy platform integrates the latest Adreno 830 GPU. This GPU offers a 40% performance boost compared to the previous generation, along with a 40% reduction in power consumption. Furthermore, in gaming scenarios that heavily rely on ray tracing performance, the Adreno 830 GPU exhibits a 35% performance enhancement.

Xiaomi 15Pro Performance Test: Benchmark Scores, Enhanced Gaming Experience

Now, let's dive into the actual test results:

• GeekBench 6 Benchmark Test: The Xiaomi 15Pro achieved a single-core score of 3025 and a multi-core score of 9369. After multiple test runs, the single-core and multi-core scores consistently remained above 3000 and 9000, respectively. These scores are notably high for the Xiaomi 15Pro. For reference, IT Home tested the Xiaomi 14 Ultra equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, achieving a single-core score of 1717 and a multi-core score of 6616. Benchmark data should be considered as rough estimations, but the Xiaomi 15Pro exhibits a single-core performance improvement of about 45% compared to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, with a multi-core performance increase of approximately 42%, indicating a significant upgrade.

• Comparison with the iPhone 16Pro: The iPhone 16Pro, powered by the A18Pro chip, achieves a single-core score of around 3200-3400, while its multi-core score sits in the 8500+ range. Based on the Xiaomi 15Pro's benchmark results, it falls short of the A18Pro in single-core performance but surpasses it significantly in multi-core performance. Of course, these tests were conducted in a normal room temperature environment (with performance mode enabled). If we were to place the device in an ideal laboratory setting (or even in a refrigerator), breaking the 10,000 mark on multi-core scores would be quite easy. For instance, IT Home's previous benchmark tests of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy engineering model revealed a multi-core score of 10538, demonstrating exceptional performance.

• 3DMark Test: IT Home conducted 20 consecutive high-intensity WildLife tests, and the Xiaomi 15Pro exhibited a stability of 79.5% with a maximum score exceeding 20,000 and a minimum score of 15909. In comparison, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra achieved a stability of 67.1% with a minimum loop score of 12220. Considering the test results, the Xiaomi 15Pro's performance, evident in both the maximum and minimum scores, surpasses the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Moreover, the Xiaomi 15Pro's stability reaches nearly 80% during 20 stress tests, the minimum score remained above 79.5% of the maximum score. This indicates that the Xiaomi 15Pro maintains consistent performance under prolonged high-intensity usage, such as gaming, without experiencing significant degradation.

• Genshin Impact Game Test: With Genshin Impact running at the highest graphics settings + 60fps, performance mode enabled, and primarily focusing on exploring areas around Fontaine City, encountering and battling monsters, the test results were as follows: Xiaomi 15Pro Genshin Impact 20 Minute Frame Rate Performance (Click to view full image) As demonstrated in the above graph, over 20 minutes of gameplay, the Xiaomi 15Pro achieved an average frame rate of 59.7fps, maintaining a consistent frame rate throughout the exploration. Any frame drops were primarily caused by in-game dialogue and interactions (barely noticeable to the naked eye), resulting in an overall impressive performance.

• Power Consumption Test: In the past, playing Genshin Impact often led to the phone heating up within minutes, becoming noticeable. This heating issue would intensify over extended gameplay, ultimately leading to a scorching hot device. However, on the Xiaomi 15Pro, this heating process is significantly delayed. While it's not completely absent, it no longer causes discomfort. In fact, I only began to feel the phone heating up after about seven minutes of continuous gameplay, and it never reached a point where it felt unbearably hot. This noticeable change in gaming experience highlights the effective power consumption control of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. It signifies that the Xiaomi 15Pro, with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip, consumes less power while handling high-load tasks, thereby reducing heat generation. Perfdog data confirms this observation, showing that the Xiaomi 15Pro's power consumption in Genshin Impact is around 4W, with a frame-to-power ratio of only 68mW. In contrast, under the same conditions, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 consumes at least 4.5W while playing Genshin Impact. Some phones with more aggressive tuning often see a power consumption of 5W, and the frame-to-power ratio reaches 90mW+.

Summary:

Two rounds of performance tests provide a comprehensive understanding of the Xiaomi 15Pro's capabilities. In summary, this generation's flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor delivers a massive performance boost, coupled with significant power optimizations. It's a true game-changer! The Xiaomi 15 series, boasting the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy's debut, is highly anticipated. However, it's important to emphasize that the Xiaomi 15 series offers far more than just enhanced performance. IT Home will keep you on the edge of your seat with the upcoming surprises in terms of imaging and design (especially the overall product quality) revealed in the Xiaomi 15 series. Stay tuned for more!

Finally, if you have any questions or aspects of the product that pique your interest, feel free to leave a comment below. IT Home will provide detailed answers in subsequent in-depth reviews.