Xiaomi launched its highly anticipated 2024 flagship, the Xiaomi 15 series, in China back in October. Powered by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the series introduced major upgrades in both design and performance.
While the phone has only been available in the Chinese market until now, a recent listing on the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) certification site suggests that a global launch could be just around the corner.
Xiaomi 15 FCC listing hints imminent global launch
The listing reveals that the global version of the Xiaomi 15 will come in two variants: 12GB RAM with 256GB of storage, and 12GB RAM with 512GB of storage. Significant in context, the Chinese version is available with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, which makes the global version a bit inconvenient for the extreme power users.
Other than that, the device will feature Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2.0, based on Android 15, signaling an enhanced software experience.
The FCC listing further confirms that the device has passed essential communications and security tests, which are required for it to be sold in markets like the US.
What to expect from the Xiaomi 15 global version?
While specific details about the global version of the Xiaomi 15 remain limited, we can expect it to largely mirror the features of the Chinese model. Here’s what we know so far:
The Xiaomi 15 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, built on TSMC’s 3nm process. This includes a custom Oryon core running at a clock speed of 4.32 GHz, paired with an Adreno 830 GPU for excellent gaming and processing performance.
The global variant will feature a 6.36-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 1200 x 2670 pixels. The screen supports dynamic refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz and offers a peak brightness of 3200 nits, along with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ certifications for an exceptional viewing experience.
As for the cameras, the Xiaomi 15 will come with a triple setup on the back, each sensor offering 50 MP resolution. This includes wide-angle, ultra-wide, and 3x telephoto lenses. For context, the Pro model‘s camera setup differs only in the telephoto lens, which offers a longer 5x optical zoom.
Battery and charging wise, the standard model gets a substantial upgrade: a 5,400 mAh cell, up from the 4,610 mAh battery in the Xiaomi 14. It also supports fast 90W wired charging, along with 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.
The Xiaomi 15 series runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2.0, which is based on Android 15, bringing new AI-driven features and a refined user interface.
Although the global release date has not been confirmed, based on Xiaomi’s release patterns, it is likely that the Xiaomi 15 series will launch in February or March 2025, following the launch of the Xiaomi 14 series earlier this year.
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