Xiaomi has finally presented the long-awaited Xiaomi 15Ultra, once again bringing what made its predecessor a great device. This flagship smartphone combines a sophisticated design, the latest chipset and a larger battery, while also further improving an already impressive camera system.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Official With 200MP Zoom Camera And 6000mAh Battery
Let's start with the performance. The beating heart of the 15 Ultra is the very powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite, combined with 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Users can choose between three internal memory options: 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. This new chipset delivers up to 45% more performance and reduces power consumption by 52%, ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience.
The display of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a AMOLED from 6,73 inches with resolution 3200×1440 pixels, variable refresh rate from 1 to 120Hz and a peak brightness of 3.200 nits. This display offers an extraordinary visual experience, ideal for multimedia consumption and gaming.
As for the camera system developed in collaboration with Leica, it retains the four-camera setup of its predecessor: main camera, short telephoto, long telephoto and ultra-wide angle. However, there are some key differences.
La The main camera uses the same 900-inch Sony LYT-50 1MP sensor, but this year it has a fixed f/1.63 aperture instead of a variable f/1.6-f/4.0. medium telephoto has the same 858/1-inch IMX2.51 sensor, but the lens has gone from 75mm f/1.8 to 70mm f/1.8. The ultra-wide angle camera, while it may seem like a downgrade on paper, it uses the same sensor Samsung JN5 1/2.51 inch with a 14mm f/2.2 lens instead of the 12mm f/1.8 of the previous model.
The most significant improvement is represented by the new 100mm f/2.6 zoom camera, which uses the same 9MP 200/1-inch Samsung HP1.4 sensor seen in the vivo X100 Ultra and X200 Pro models. This sensor is significantly larger than the 120mm telephoto sensor on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, capturing 136% more light.
La front camera remains similar, with a 21mm f/2.0 lens and 32MP sensor.
All four rear cameras can record 8K video at 30fps, while all cameras, including the front-facing one, support 4K recording up to 60fps. The main and 100mm zoom cameras can also record 4K at up to 120fps.
But one of the most important innovations is the battery 6.000mAh (global models are expected to have a capacity of 5.410mAh), which includes an industry-leading 10% silicon carbide content. The capacity is increased by 17% compared to the previous model. Support for Charging remains unchanged at 90W di Wired charging and 80W wireless charging, ensuring fast charging times.
The design of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is available in three variants: Black, White and a special Silver Chrome edition. The black version features a textured back for a secure grip, while the white version has an etched surface. The frame is made of CNC machined aluminum and the glass is the Shield Glass 2.0 from Xiaomi, which offers 16 times improved drop resistance.
THESilver Chrome special edition uses aerospace fiberglass and PU leather, giving the device a sleek and professional look. This version is slightly heavier (229g vs 226g) and a little thicker (9,48mm vs 9,35mm) than the other two variants.
As for the software, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra runs on Android 15 with HyperOS 2 software. This release includes an updated lock screen, a redesigned home screen, and improved system applications. HyperCore technology improves performance, graphics, networking, and privacy, while HyperAI introduces tools like AI Writing, which offers assistance with writing texts, transcribing meetings, and translating.
Xiaomi offers four generations of Android system updates and six years of security updates for the Xiaomi 15 series.
The 15 Ultra is available in China starting today. The model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage costs 6.499 yuan (about 854 euros), while the version with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is sold for 6.999 yuan (about 920 euros). The top-of-the-line model with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage is offered for 7.799 yuan (about 1.025 euros). The device is expected to be available in global markets starting March 999. Xiaomi is also offering a professional imaging kit as an optional accessory for 130 yuan (about XNUMX euros).
