Xiaomi 15 Series Unveiled: A Perfect Fusion of Compact Flagship and Ultra-High-End Flagship

Xiaomi 15 Series Unveiled: A Perfect Fusion of Compact Flagship and Ultra-High-End FlagshipOn the evening of October 29th, Xiaomi held a new product launch event in Beijing, unveiling a series of groundbreaking products including the Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro, HyperOS 2, Xiaomi Pad 7, and Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. As Xiaomi's annual flagship products, the Xiaomi 15 series undoubtedly stole the show, demonstrating Xiaomi's unwavering commitment to innovation and technological prowess in the mobile phone industry through comprehensive upgrades across display, performance, imaging, battery, and communication

Xiaomi 15 Series Unveiled: A Perfect Fusion of Compact Flagship and Ultra-High-End Flagship

On the evening of October 29th, Xiaomi held a new product launch event in Beijing, unveiling a series of groundbreaking products including the Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro, HyperOS 2, Xiaomi Pad 7, and Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. As Xiaomi's annual flagship products, the Xiaomi 15 series undoubtedly stole the show, demonstrating Xiaomi's unwavering commitment to innovation and technological prowess in the mobile phone industry through comprehensive upgrades across display, performance, imaging, battery, and communication.

Xiaomi 15: The Pinnacle of Compact Flagship

The Xiaomi 15 is Xiaomi's fifth-generation compact flagship, carrying forward the compact and refined design aesthetic while undergoing a complete overhaul. It boasts a 6.36-inch, 1.5K resolution, 1-120Hz LTPO variable refresh rate straight screen, supporting Professional True Color, P3 color gamut, and fully automatic color management, achieving a peak brightness of 3200 nits for exceptional display quality. Furthermore, the Xiaomi 15 achieves an even narrower bezel of 1.38mm, exceeding even the 1.41mm bezel of the iPhone 16 Pro, delivering an immersive visual experience.

In terms of grip, the Xiaomi 15 replaces the right-angle frame with a more rounded ergonomic design, enhancing comfort in hand. In terms of hardware configuration, the Xiaomi 15 is powered by the world's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Ultra, crafted using TSMC's second-generation 3nm process, featuring dual large cores and PC-level architecture, delivering powerful performance, a 45% increase compared to its predecessor, while reducing power consumption by 44%.

In terms of imaging, while the Xiaomi 15 retains its triple rear camera setup, its software algorithms have undergone substantial improvements, coupled with the new processor ISP and HyperOS 2's AI algorithms, delivering superior shooting quality in various scenarios. Other features include a 5400mAh ultra-large battery, support for 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging, IP68 waterproof rating, and a debut of HyperOS 2.

Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Powerful Force of Ultra-High-End Flagship

• The Xiaomi 15 Pro, positioned as an ultra-high-end flagship, boasts an even more impressive screen and enhanced imaging capabilities. It features a 6.73-inch deep-curved screen with a resolution of 32001440, reaching a PPI of 522, a peak brightness of 3200 nits, supporting 1-120Hz LTPO, and similarly supporting Professional True Color, P3 color gamut, and fully automatic color management.

The Xiaomi 15 Pro screen incorporates Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 technology, delivering enhanced drop and scratch resistance. It also achieves full-screen AOD display for the first time, utilizing a 1Hz low refresh rate and low brightness for constant illumination, ensuring users don't miss important notifications. In terms of fingerprint recognition, the Xiaomi 15 Pro adopts a new ultrasonic fingerprint solution from Goodix Technology, significantly improving unlocking speed, security, and applicability.

Imaging is the highlight of the Xiaomi 15 Pro, finally featuring a high-quality periscope telephoto lens, identical to that of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, supporting 5x optical zoom and 10x lossless zoom, and alongside Xiaomi's AI camera capabilities, maintaining usable image quality even at over 20x zoom.

The Xiaomi 15 Pro also equips a formidable triple camera module consisting of a Light Hunter 900 main camera + IMX858 periscope lens + JN1 ultra-wide-angle lens, enabling effortless capture of wide-angle landscapes, intricate details in macro shots, and images from distant locations. In terms of processors, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is also powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Ultra, showcasing equally impressive performance.

Battery, Communication, and Pricing

The Xiaomi 15 Pro boasts a 6100mAh ultra-large battery capacity, supporting 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging, effectively eliminating battery anxiety. In terms of communication, the Xiaomi 15 Pro undergoes an upgrade, featuring a 4 low-frequency + 6 mid-high-frequency antenna array, supporting N41/N78 six-antenna configuration, and also supporting the latest 5G-Advanced standard, reaching a peak downlink rate of 5Gbps.

In terms of pricing, the Xiaomi 15 series sees a slight price increase compared to its predecessor, but considering the comprehensive configuration upgrades, the price hike is understandable. The pricing for the Xiaomi 15 series is as follows:

• Xiaomi 15:

• 12+256GB version: 4499 yuan

• 12+512GB version: 4799 yuan

• 16+512GB version: 4999 yuan

• 16+1TB version: 5499 yuan

• Xiaomi 15 Bright Silver Edition:

• 12+256GB version: 4699 yuan

• 12+512GB version: 4999 yuan

• 16+512GB version: 5199 yuan

• 16+1TB version: 5699 yuan

• Xiaomi 15 Limited Edition (40 color options):

• 16+512GB version: 4999 yuan

• Xiaomi 15 Diamond Limited Edition:

• 16+1TB version: 5999 yuan

• Xiaomi 15 Pro:

• 12+256GB version: 5299 yuan

• 16+512GB version: 5799 yuan

• 16+1TB version: 6499 yuan

Conclusion

The Xiaomi 15 series marks a new chapter for Xiaomi smartphones, showcasing its formidable technical prowess and unwavering commitment to innovation in the mobile phone realm. From the compact flagship Xiaomi 15 to the ultra-high-end flagship Xiaomi 15 Pro, both deliver an exceptional user experience. We believe the Xiaomi 15 series will once again lead the mobile phone industry, bringing more surprises to users.