Just days after its debut in China, Xiaomi has officially launched the camera-focused 15 Ultra smartphone for global markets. Alongside it, the standard Xiaomi 15 is also making its international debut. While these devices share much of their DNA with the Chinese variants, there are a few notable differences.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Specs and Features
The biggest draw of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is, unsurprisingly, its camera system. It packs a quad-camera setup featuring a 200MP periscope lens (100mm, f/2.6), a 50MP telephoto lens (70mm, f/1.8), a 50MP 1-inch type main sensor, and a 50MP ultra-wide lens. On the front, there’s a 32MP selfie camera (21mm, f/2.0).
Xiaomi once again teams up with Leica for professional tuning, and the device supports Ultra Dolby Vision video recording at 4K 60fps and 10-bit Log video recording across all focal lengths. It also features a four-microphone array for enhanced audio capture.
For photography enthusiasts, Xiaomi is offering a Photography Kit Legend Edition, which is a grip-on case with an accented red camera ring and frame, a thumb grip, a shutter button, a multifunctional 67mm filter adapter ring, and an integrated 2,000mAh battery.
The 15 Ultra sports a 6.73-inch AMOLED display with a 2K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 3,200 nits, supporting HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The front is protected by Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0, while the back is made of a special glass fiber material.
Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite processor, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The 5,410mAh battery is slightly smaller than the 6,000mAh one found in the Chinese variant, but charging speeds remain the same—90W wired and 80W wireless.
Other key features include Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0 out of the box, an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, and Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers.
Xiaomi 15: The More Affordable Flagship
The standard Xiaomi 15 is a more compact and budget-friendly alternative, featuring a 6.36-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,200 nits of peak brightness.
It is also powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite processor and comes with a 5,240mAh battery (smaller than the 5,400mAh battery in the Chinese model) with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging support.
For photography, the Xiaomi 15 features a 50MP LightHunter 900 main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP 3.2x telephoto camera. The front-facing camera is a 32MP OmniVision OV32B40 sensor.
Like its Ultra sibling, the Xiaomi 15 runs HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15, and comes with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, as well as an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
Price and Availability
The Xiaomi 15 is available globally in Black, White, and Mint color options and starts at €1,000 for the 12/256GB variant. The 12/512GB model costs €1,100. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra starts at €1,500 for the 16GB/512GB model. Both devices will go on sale globally on March 4.
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