Xiaomi 15 Series: A Double Surprise with Ultra Imaging and the 15S's Self-Developed Chip

Xiaomi 15 Series: A Double Surprise with Ultra Imaging and the 15S's Self-Developed ChipSince the announcement of the Xiaomi 15 series, the market has been rapidly evolving, with countless leaks and rumors surrounding the new phones. Recently, rumors about the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S series have been confirmed

Xiaomi 15 Series: A Double Surprise with Ultra Imaging and the 15S's Self-Developed Chip

Since the announcement of the Xiaomi 15 series, the market has been rapidly evolving, with countless leaks and rumors surrounding the new phones. Recently, rumors about the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S series have been confirmed. The former is attracting attention for its stunning design, while the latter is generating significant excitement with its self-developed SoC. For consumers, both phones are highly anticipated, representing Xiaomi's foray into the high-end flagship market and a major breakthrough in its self-developed technology. This article delves deeper into these two eagerly awaited Xiaomi phones, revealing the surprises they offer.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The Ultimate Expression of a Flagship Camera Phone

The design of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is largely clear. According to bloggers, it will feature a centrally located circular camera module and come in three color options: white, black-red, and white-green. The black-red version is particularly eye-catching, with a fashionable design combining a black body and a red camera ring, creating a professional camera-like visual impact. The white-green version uses a vertical color-blocking design, with a 1/5 white and 4/5 green ratio, enhancing the phone's recognizability and utilizing a fiberglass material.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra continues the circular camera module design language but with significant improvements in detail, reflecting Xiaomi's steady R&D strategy. The front features a fully symmetrical 2K four-micro-curved screen with ultra-narrow bezels and a high screen-to-body ratio. It's rumored to have a metal right-angled frame. The screen specs are also impressive, including a 120Hz refresh rate, high-frequency eye protection dimming, and ultrasonic fingerprint unlocking.

In terms of core specifications, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (likely referring to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy), equipped with a large 6000mAh (or larger) battery, and support 90W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. Dual speakers, LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, full-function NFC, an X-axis linear motor, IP68/69 dust and water resistance, satellite communication, and USB 3.1 will also be included.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra's rear Leica quad-camera system has been revealed multiple times, featuring a 50MP ultra-large sensor main camera, a 50MP portrait lens, a 200MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens. Both the main camera and the telephoto lens support OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). The 200MP periscope telephoto lens uses the Samsung ISOCELL HP9 sensor with a 1/1.4-inch large sensor, capable of outputting clear and bright 12MP photos even in low-light conditions. Furthermore, the main camera features new custom hardware and optimized algorithms, promising an enhanced imaging experience.

It's worth noting that, given the general price increases of high-end flagship phones this year, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to be priced higher.

Xiaomi 15S Series: Exploring Self-Developed Chips

The return of the Xiaomi 15S series has also been confirmed. This series will feature a rear rectangular triple-camera module and a new self-developed hardware and software architecture, potentially even a completely different core processor. This suggests Xiaomi might be developing a new processor or collaborating with other chip manufacturers on a custom chip. The specific processor model is currently unknown, and we'll have to wait patiently likely until next year for the answer.

Previous reports indicate that Xiaomi's "Xuanjie" project (likely referring to an internal project name) is progressing well, with positive feedback on the phone's software testing platform and system compatibility, laying a solid foundation for the successful launch of the Xiaomi 15S series.

The Xiaomi 15S series will also boast a battery exceeding 6000mAh. Whether it's the Xiaomi 15S or the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the design hasn't undergone significant changes. Interestingly, an engineering model featuring a special edition design paying homage to classic camera lenses has surfaced. While its official release is uncertain, it has already generated considerable anticipation among Xiaomi fans.

In short, the Xiaomi 15S series offers more choices for users looking to upgrade their phones.

Release Date and Market Outlook

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is reportedly slated for release in January next year, while the Xiaomi 15S series will follow later.

Xiaomi's future strategy will be more aggressive. Considering its current strong market share, it's highly likely Xiaomi will maintain its position among the top three market leaders for a long time.

Conclusion

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S series represent Xiaomi's exploration in high-end imaging and self-developed chips, respectively. Both promise a completely new mobile experience. Whether the Xiaomi 15 Ultra's ultimate imaging capabilities or the Xiaomi 15S series' self-developed chip is more appealing depends on individual needs and preferences. Let's wait and see what surprises these two new phones ultimately bring.