The Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the latest flagship from Xiaomi, has already undergone its first teardown, courtesy of YouTuber WekiHome. Just hours after its official launch in China, the device was disassembled to reveal the internal changes and upgrades Xiaomi has made compared to its predecessor.
The teardown highlights the significant space occupied by the new 200MP telephoto camera and other key modifications to the device’s design and components, such as the battery.
The 200MP telephoto is huge
One of the most notable changes in the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the inclusion of a massive 200MP telephoto camera, which includes the ISOCELL HP9 sensor. This periscope module takes up a significant volume inside the device, necessitating the PCB to span almost half the phone.
Despite this camera upgrade, Xiaomi has managed to maintain an overall sleek design. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra measures 9.4mm in thickness, only 0.2mm higher than that of its predecessor. Although the device remains challenging to repair due to its complex assembly, which includes numerous screws, plastic retaining parts, and, of course, adhesive.
Xiaomi has also removed the variable aperture found on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which allowed the camera to switch between f/1.63 and f/4.0. In its place, Xiaomi has introduced a new glass filter designed to better diffuse reflections and improve image quality.
The primary camera sensor, Sony’s LYT-900, has also seen some tweaks. The teardown reveals that Xiaomi has made several internal adjustments to optimize the performance of this sensor.
WekiHome compared the internal structure of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and its predecessor, which provides valuable insights into the evolution of Xiaomi’s ultra flagship lineup. While the new 200MP telephoto camera and larger motherboard are standout features, the teardown also shed some light on the energy density of the new Si/C battery and compared it with the one on the predecessor.
This phone uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and includes a large heat sink. So you can expect top-notch performance with resource intensive apps and games alongside great imaging and video shooting experience.
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