Xiaomi unveils the Xiaomi 15 Series, bringing elite photography to global markets

Lima, Peru, March 03, 2025.– Xiaomi today announced the launch of its new flagship smartphone lineup, the Xiaomi 15 Series, at an exclusive event in Barcelona, ​​Spain. Positioned as the benchmark in professional photography, the Xiaomi 15 Series enables users around the world to capture stunning photos and videos in any scenario thanks to Leica Summilux optical lenses. Powered by the new Xiaomi HyperOS 2, the Xiaomi 15 Series offers a completely improved interface, optimizing performance, connectivity, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to deliver a seamless next-generation mobile experience.

Along with the Xiaomi 15 Series, Xiaomi also introduced other exciting products such as the Xiaomi Pad 7, Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro, Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro (Wi-Fi), Xiaomi Watch S4, Xiaomi Electric Scooter 5 Max, and Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro in a new color.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Elite photography, incredible images

Inspired by classic camera design, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra combines supreme build quality with a sense of refined sophistication. Available in three captivating finishes – Black, White, and Chrome Silver – each variant exudes a unique combination of strength and elegance.³ The Chrome Silver model seamlessly integrates aerospace-grade fiberglass and PU leather, further enhancing the material’s strength. Its PU leather finish and retro image stitching enhance the classic aesthetics of this iconic camera, a design that has defined a generation.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features a stunning 6.73-inch WQHD+ AMOLED display, offering a crisp 3200 x 1440 resolution and a pixel density of 522 ppi. With an impressive 3200 nits peak brightness in multiple scenarios, the display ensures a clear and crisp display in any lighting condition, from bright sunlight to dark environments. The 1Hz Always-active Display feature keeps essential information such as the time, date, and notifications visible at a glance, combining convenience and efficiency. To improve security and ease of use, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra features an improved ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, which enables faster and more reliable unlocking, even with wet or dirty fingers, and delivers exceptional performance in low-light conditions.

Durability is a key pillar in the design of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. The device incorporates the advanced Xiaomi Guardian Structure, which includes the new Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0, with up to 16 times more resistance to drops.² Its high-strength aluminum frame, manufactured with CNC technology, guarantees a light yet robust construction, while the Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i protects the camera module with greater resistance to drops and scratches.

Designed for creative professionals looking to take mobile photography to the next level, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra offers all focal lengths, from 14mm optical zoom to 200mm. Its cutting-edge optical design includes a main camera with Leica Summilux lenses and an 8P high-transmission aspherical lens, enhanced with a dual anti-reflective (AR) coating to deliver pure optical performance.

At the heart of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s camera system is the 23-inch Leica 1mm main camera, equipped with a 900MP Sony LYT-50 image sensor for exceptional clarity and detail. Together with the Leica Summilux optical lens, it features a large ƒ/1.63 aperture, variable focal lengths of 23mm, 28mm, and 35mm, and an impressive dynamic range of 14EV. These elements ensure outstanding performance in low-light scenarios and night photography, capturing vivid and realistic images.

For portrait and street photography, a floating 70mm Leica telephoto camera operates at the ideal focal length, delivering natural, flattering shots. Its large sensor also excels at macro photography, allowing you to capture intricate details from as close as 10cm. An innovative 100mm 200MP Leica Ultra Telephoto Camera makes it easy to capture distant objects with a 100mm focal length, extendable up to 200mm thanks to on-sensor zoom technology. Its large 1/1.4″ sensor and ƒ/2.6 aperture allow it to capture 136% more light than the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.¹ Completing the quad-camera system, the 14mm Leica Ultra Wide-Angle Camera delivers wide perspectives for capturing stunning landscapes and group photos.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is designed to redefine the standards in videography, allowing users to enjoy exceptional slow-motion cinematography. Both the main and periscopic telephoto cameras can record 4K video at 120fps. Equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), the main camera effectively minimizes vibrations, ensuring professional-quality videos even in challenging environments. Beyond its impressive video capabilities, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra supports 4K 60fps Dolby Vision® recording and 10-bit Log video recording at all focal lengths. As the first ACES product partner on Android, it further enhances professional videography, ensuring cinema-grade color accuracy. A 4-microphone system delivers immersive audio recording with omnidirectional, front, rear, and path recording modes. These features provide users with high-quality tools for editing and color grading, facilitating a more creative approach to video production.

Launched alongside the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit Legend Edition, with its classic style, is a delight for photography enthusiasts. Inspired by the timeless design of cameras, it features an iconic red decorative ring, a customized user interface in the camera’s Fastshot mode, a detachable thumb rest and shutter buttons, a 67mm multifunctional filter adapter, and a built-in 2000mAh battery for longer battery life.

Xiaomi 15: Excellence in a compact format

Designed for ultimate comfort and portability, the Xiaomi 15 is available in four colours – Black, White and Green in pure colour models, plus Liquid Silver, which features eye-catching glossy curves thanks to thermoformed glass.³ With a fluid design and integrated volcano-shaped decoration, the Xiaomi 15 feels solid and durable, with a micro-curved aluminium frame that improves strength by up to 33%.¹ Its impressive 94% screen-to-body ratio⁴ and ultra-narrow bezels of just 1.38mm are made possible by the latest LIPO technology,¹ ensuring precise moulding between the body and frame.

The Xiaomi 15 features a versatile triple-camera system that delivers exceptional image quality. With focal lengths ranging from 14mm to 120mm, it delivers remarkable clarity and versatility in every shot. The Xiaomi 15’s main camera incorporates a Leica Summilux optical lens with a high-transmission 7P aspherical structure, an anti-reflective coating, and a large ƒ/1.62 aperture, enabling superior light capture and exceptional clarity in various lighting conditions. Equipped with the Light Fusion 900 high dynamic range sensor, it provides a professional photography experience in three key focal lengths: 23mm, 28mm, and 35mm. For detailed telephoto shots, the Xiaomi 15 features a floating Leica 60mm telephoto camera with a 50MP sensor, capable of capturing intricate details from afar and taking stunning macro shots at a distance of up to 10cm. In addition, the 14mm Leica Ultra Wide-Angle Camera, with a resolution of 50 MP and a large ƒ/2.2 aperture, unlocks new creative possibilities, allowing for stunning wide-angle photography.

Designed for speed and precision, Fastshot mode can perform ultra-fast street photography with an impressive capture speed of just 0.6 seconds at all focal lengths,¹ ensuring every fleeting moment is preserved. Xiaomi Master Videography provides users with studio-quality video capabilities, with the main camera supporting 8K recording at 30fps and Dolby Vision® video at 4K at 60fps at all focal lengths. A 4-microphone system enhances the experience by providing immersive spatial audio recording for a truly cinematic touch.

The Xiaomi 15 packs a compact 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED display (2670 x 1200) with a pixel density of 460 ppi. It delivers an impressive 3200 nits peak brightness in multiple scenarios, covering 25% APL (Average Picture Level), ensuring a clear and vivid viewing experience even in the brightest conditions. Thanks to a Xiaomi-customized M9 display panel, the display reduces power consumption by 10%⁵, resulting in more colorful and vibrant images, allowing users to enjoy content comfortably and efficiently. Additionally, the Xiaomi 15 is TÜV Rheinland certified for Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), Flicker-Free, and Circadian Rhythm Friendly, with DC dimming at all brightness levels to ensure a comfortable viewing experience even under prolonged use.

Feel the full power of the latest high-performance hardware

The Xiaomi 15 Series enhances the mobile experience by integrating a next-generation processor platform with advanced cooling technology and innovative battery optimizations.

Both the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra are powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform, delivering an impressive 45% increase in CPU performance and 52% reduction in power consumption,¹ along with a 44% improvement in GPU performance and a 46% decrease in power consumption,¹ compared to previous generations.

Equipped with the Xiaomi IceLoop cooling system, both devices achieve an unrivaled level of fluidity in demanding tasks such as video recording, computational photography, real-time artificial intelligence, and intensive gaming. Based on an innovative wing-type structure design, the cooling system ensures better contact with the frame, effectively reducing operating temperatures.

In terms of battery and charging, both the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra incorporate the Xiaomi Surge Battery Management System, ensuring long-lasting performance throughout the day and beyond. ⁷ Xiaomi 15 Ultra features a 5410mAh (typ.) Xiaomi Surge battery, with ultra-high energy density thanks to 10% silicon carbide (SiC) content, allowing for greater capacity without increasing dimensions or weight. Likewise, it supports 90W HyperCharge and 80W HyperCharge wireless charging. ⁷ Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 15 is equipped with a 5240mAh (typ.) Xiaomi Surge battery, compatible with 90W HyperCharge charging and 50W HyperCharge wireless charging. ⁷

The Xiaomi 15 Series features the latest LPDDR5X storage, with the Xiaomi 15 using UFS 4.0 storage technology, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is equipped with UFS 4.1 storage. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is available in 16GB+512GB and 16GB+1TB configurations,⁹ while the Xiaomi 15 is offered in 12GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB versions.⁹

Improve your life with the updated Xiaomi HyperOS 2

The Xiaomi 15 Series is powered by the latest Xiaomi HyperOS 2, which introduces three key technological innovations: Xiaomi HyperCore, Xiaomi HyperConnect¹⁵ and Xiaomi HyperAI.¹⁰ These innovations offer users an enhanced mobile experience in functionality, system fluidity, cross-platform connectivity, security, privacy and access to next-generation AI-powered productivity tools.

Xiaomi HyperAI empowers user productivity and creativity with a powerful set of AI tools. This includes features like AI Writing¹² and AI Speech Recognition¹², along with several other tools designed to improve efficiency. To help users unlock their full creative potential, AI Creativity Assistant offers cutting-edge photography and videography tools.¹³ These tools include AI Image Enhancement,¹⁴ AI Image Expansion,¹⁴ AI Eraser Pro,¹⁴ AI Reflection Removal, AI Magic Sky, and AI Film, allowing users to achieve professional-quality results quickly and easily.

In collaboration with Google, Xiaomi has integrated Google Gemini into its ecosystem, allowing users to find information and perform actions within Xiaomi apps.³⁰ For the first time, Xiaomi Notes, Xiaomi Calendar and Xiaomi Clock can be accessed directly from Gemini.

At its core, Xiaomi HyperOS 2 is powered by Xiaomi HyperCore technology, a platform developed by Xiaomi that ensures optimal performance, improved system fluency, and app-level updates.¹⁵ Xiaomi HyperCore also introduces a new aesthetic with a revamped lock screen design, incorporating templates and styles inspired by cinematic elements. Additionally, with new motion effects that take advantage of an enhanced graphics subsystem, the home screen layout has been completely redesigned to deliver a smoother and more elegant experience.

Xiaomi HyperConnect breaks down the barriers between devices, platforms and ecosystems, including integration with tablets and iOS/macOS systems.¹⁶ New features such as Cross-device Camera allow users to access another device’s camera while leveraging the image processing capabilities of the Xiaomi 15 Series. Additionally, the Combined Cameras feature allows video streams from multiple devices to be combined and displayed, an ideal advantage for capturing live events, lectures or tutorial videos.

Xiaomi Pad 7 Series: Unleash AI-powered productivity on a flagship display

Xiaomi also introduces the Xiaomi Pad 7 Series, which includes the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 7. These tablets redefine productivity and entertainment, satisfying both professionals and everyday users. The Xiaomi Pad 7 Series is an AI-powered productivity tablet, designed to empower users seeking efficiency and seamless multitasking.

Both models share a stunning 11.2-inch display with 3.2K resolution, 3:2 aspect ratio,³² Adaptive HDR, and TÜV Rheinland certifications for superior visual comfort. The screen supports a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz,²¹ ensuring fluid images for both work and entertainment. With a high pixel density of 345 ppi, it delivers ultra-sharp text and vibrant images. Its studio-grade color calibration ensures accurate and true-to-life colors, while its wide color gamut supports 68 billion colors for greater realism.

They are also lightweight, weighing just 500g and 6.18mm thick.¹ Four speakers with Dolby Atmos® provide immersive audio, while Xiaomi HyperOS 2 takes productivity to the next level with Xiaomi HyperAI and Xiaomi HyperConnect.¹⁰

Xiaomi HyperAI¹⁰ Improve productivity with intelligent tools like AI Writing¹² for text composition, AI Speech Recognition¹², and AI Art with My Canvas¹². Plus, AI Calculator¹⁴ offers innovative problem-solving capabilities, using AI to handle complex calculations with ease.

Powered by Xiaomi HyperOS 2, Xiaomi HyperConnect offers a refreshed and intuitive experience, enabling seamless integration between devices. With NFC Sharing, you can easily access Xiaomi Share, allowing instant file transfers and device pairing with just a tap. Home screen+ 2.0 allows you to access up to two smartphone apps directly from the Xiaomi Pad 7 Series.¹⁵

Combo cameras enhance presentations and creative workflows by allowing your smartphone and tablet cameras to be activated simultaneously within one app.¹⁵ This feature is perfect for creating dynamic, multi-angle content.

The Xiaomi Pad 7 Series also features a workstation mode, which transforms the tablet into a desktop-like interface, with floating windows, adjustable app sizes, and efficient, pro-level multitasking. Together, these features make the Xiaomi Pad 7 Series a powerful tool for productivity and creativity.

Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro takes performance to the next level with the Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, delivering smooth and efficient multitasking. Its 32MP AON front camera and 50MP rear camera enable pro-grade photography and videography. Exclusive to Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, Wi-Fi 7 ensures ultra-fast connectivity,¹¹ and the side fingerprint sensor enhances security. Its 8850mAh battery supports 67W HyperCharge charging,²² achieving a full charge in just 79 minutes.¹ Its sleek aluminum unibody design combines durability with sophistication, making it the ultimate choice for professionals.

Likewise, Xiaomi Pad 7 is designed for those seeking a balance between work and entertainment. It features a 13MP rear camera for high-quality photos and an 8MP front camera for clear video calls and selfies. Equipped with the Snapdragon® 7+ Gen 3 mobile platform, it offers reliable performance for multitasking and entertainment. Xiaomi Pad 7 incorporates Wi-Fi 6E¹¹ for efficient connectivity and 45W turbo charging,²² achieving a full charge in just over 103 minutes.¹

Both the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 7 are accompanied by a range of accessories carefully designed to offer professionals and everyday users the tools to boost their productivity and creativity.²³ The Xiaomi Pad 7 / 7 Pro Focus Keyboard enhances the user experience with backlit keys, adjustable angles, and comfortable typing. The Xiaomi Focus Pen,²⁴ now available in a new white color, offers millisecond-level latency and 8192 levels of pressure, making it the perfect tool for note-taking, sketching, and precision tasks. The Xiaomi Pad 7 / 7 Pro Protective Case provides durability and style, ensuring the devices remain safe and pristine during everyday use.

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