Renowned tipster Digital Chat Station recently revealed key details about a forthcoming flagship device, believed to be the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Expected to launch in the first quarter of next year, this device is likely to be Xiaomi’s most advanced offering, building on the legacy of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
As per the leak, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will boast a quad-camera setup featuring three 50MP lenses and an impressive 200MP telephoto lens.
1. Advanced Quad-Camera Setup
The highlight of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is its imaging system. The quad-camera setup includes three 50MP sensors and a powerful 200MP lens, expected to be a periscope telephoto unit.
This telephoto lens will not only support traditional zoom capabilities but also low-light telephoto and ultra-telephoto macro modes, positioning the Xiaomi 15 Ultra as a standout device for photography enthusiasts. While the specifics of these 50MP sensors are not yet confirmed, the main sensor is anticipated to feature a large probably 1-inch+ sensor with fixed aperture, continuing the trend of large sensors used in Xiaomi’s top-tier devices.
For comparison, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra also comes with a quad-camera setup featuring a 50MP rear camera with a 1″ Sony LYT-900 sensor, f/1.63 ~ f/4 variable aperture, Hyper OIS, LED flash, and a Leica Summilux lens.
The setup is complemented by a 50MP 122° Leica ultra-wide angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture and 5cm super macro capability. Additionally, it includes a 50MP 3.2X 10cm Leica telephoto camera with an f/1.8 aperture, OIS, along with a 50MP 5X 30cm Leica periscope telephoto camera featuring an f/2.5 aperture, OIS. These three lenses use the Sony IMX858 sensor.
While it remains uncertain if the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will continue with this sensor for its ultra-wide lens, rumors suggest that the 200MP telephoto lens could utilize Samsung’s HP3 sensor which could provide up to 10x optical zoom. The HP3 is a 200MP mobile image sensor with 0.56-micron pixels and triple ISO capabilities, which has been used in several high-end competitors’ models.
2. Other Key Specifications
Beyond the cameras, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to deliver flagship-level performance with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, potentially paired with up to 24GB of RAM. Additionally, the device may feature a 6,200mAh battery, ensuring all-day power, and will run on the latest HyperOS 2.0, based on Android 15.
Aesthetically, leaks suggest the phone will have a 2K display with micro-curvature on all four sides and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. It is expected to come in three material finishes for the body: plain leather, fiberglass, or ceramic.
