Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Xiaomi's Flagship Pinnacle, Achieving Ultimate Imaging and All-Round Upgrades

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Xiaomi's Flagship Pinnacle, Achieving Ultimate Imaging and All-Round UpgradesThe Xiaomi 15 Ultra is available in four colors: Classic Black Silver, Pine Green, White, and Black. Classic Black Silver and Pine Green feature a dual-tone design inspired by classic Leica camera aesthetics

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Xiaomi's Flagship Pinnacle, Achieving Ultimate Imaging and All-Round Upgrades

Tonight, Xiaomi officially launched its most high-end phone to date, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, marking the culmination of 15 years of innovation. Defined by Xiaomi as a symbol of ultimate pursuit and pure aspiration, it represents the culmination of five years of high-end exploration and marks a new starting point for Xiaomi's foray into the ultra-premium market. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra boasts comprehensive upgrades across design, performance, imaging, communication, and battery life, aiming to deliver an unparalleled flagship experience.

Exterior Design: Exquisite Craftsmanship and Comfortable Grip

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is available in four colors: Classic Black Silver, Pine Green, White, and Black. Classic Black Silver and Pine Green feature a dual-tone design inspired by classic Leica camera aesthetics. The top-right corner logo complements the premium textured leather below, creating a highly recognizable design. Xiaomi meticulously optimized the grip, employing a four-curved mid-frame and balanced weight distribution for comfortable daily use, eliminating any discomfort. Xiaomi claims this is the best-feeling "Ultra" phone in its history. Dimensions are 161 x 75.3 x 9.65mm (9.83mm for dual-tone models), weighing 226g (229g for dual-tone models). All models feature IP68 dust and water resistance, combining aesthetics with practicality.

Display: Top-Tier Visuals and Superior Protection

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features a 6.73-inch LTPO fully symmetrical curved screen with a 3200 x 1440 resolution, supporting a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate and always-on display. It achieves a peak brightness of 3200 nits and is compatible with HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision standards, delivering an exceptional visual experience. The screen is protected by Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0, boasting 16 times the drop resistance of ordinary glass, making it one of the industry's strongest. Furthermore, it incorporates ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint recognition for fast and convenient unlocking.

Core Performance: Powerful Processing and Efficient Cooling

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS4.1 storage, ensuring smooth operation. To address thermal challenges under heavy loads, it utilizes a "dual-wing ring-shaped cold pump cooling system," maintaining stable performance even during prolonged high-intensity use, preventing throttling.

Imaging System: Leica Collaboration, Enhanced Photography Capabilities

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra continues its partnership with Leica, featuring a quad-camera system including a 1-inch ultra-large sensor main camera and a 200MP telephoto lens. This achieves "seamless coverage across eight focal lengths," catering to all shooting scenarios.

Specific specifications are as follows:

• 50MP Leica Main Camera: New generation 1-inch ultra-large sensor, 14EV native dynamic range, f/1.63 ultra-large aperture, 8P lens, UIS super resolution.

• 50MP Leica Ultra-Wide Angle: JN5 image sensor, 115 ultra-wide angle, 5cm super macro, f/2.2 ultra-large aperture, 6P lens.

• 50MP Leica Telephoto: IMX858 image sensor, f/1.8 ultra-large aperture, 1.4um fusion pixel, 3x floating telephoto, 6P lens, telephoto macro.

• 200MP Leica Super Telephoto: 200MP HP9 image sensor, 1/1.4-inch flagship-level large sensor, f/2.6 ultra-large aperture, 2.24um fusion pixel, 4.3x periscope telephoto, 6P lens.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra also premieres "Leica Ultra-Low Reflection Lens Glass," featuring a 24-layer low-reflection optical coating, reducing reflectivity to 1.5% to minimize glare and enhance scratch resistance.

Battery Life and Communication: Long-Lasting Power and Superior Connectivity

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra packs a 6000mAh "Jinshajiang" battery, supporting 90W wired fast charging and 80W wireless fast charging. Utilizing 10% high-silicon negative electrode technology, Xiaomi claims a 1.46-day battery life and over 90% capacity retention after 1000 charge cycles.

In terms of communication, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra boasts Xiaomi's most powerful communication system Xiaomi Starlink Communication featuring three self-developed communication chips (T1+T1S), a high-performance antenna array, and AI all-scenario optimization. This significantly improves communication performance and reduces latency in gaming and live streaming. It supports off-grid calls with a range up to 7km (bi-directional), features Beidou and BeiDou/BeiDou-compatible satellite communication, and boasts faster satellite acquisition. Most notably, it's the world's first phone with direct satellite data connectivity, a groundbreaking technological leap.

Other Features and Pricing:

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra also features stereo speakers, four microphones, and a 0809 X-axis linear motor for an immersive user experience.

Despite cost pressures, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra starts at RMB 6499. Four configurations are available: 12+256GB (RMB 6499), 16+512GB (RMB 6999), 16GB+1TB (RMB 7799), and 16GB+1TB dual-satellite version (RMB 7799). Xiaomi President Lu Weibing stated this will be the last Ultra series phone starting at RMB 6499, with future generations commanding a higher price.