Recent rumors suggest that Xiaomi could reveal the series Xiaomi 15, powered by the chip Snapdragon 8 Gen4, in the fourth week of October. Last year, the Xiaomi 14 series was introduced with a starting price of 3999 Yuan (500 Euros). However, there are speculations that the 15 series could cost at least 500 Yuan (63 Euros) more than its predecessor.
Xiaomi 15 Series Pricing Leaks: Here's What To Expect
According to a report by CNMO publication, a well-known tech blogger claimed that the starting price of the Xiaomi 15 will be 4599 Yuan (about 610 euros), while the 15 Pro will have a starting price of 5499 Yuan (about 730 Euro). The blogger attributed the price hike to the rising cost of chipsets and storage, forcing smartphone manufacturers to rethink their pricing strategies. In addition, Xiaomi founder and chairman Lei Jun hinted at the Xiaomi 14 launch event that the Xiaomi 15 series will move away from the era of 3999 yuan starting prices.
Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will use TSMC's N3E process, which has significantly increased manufacturing costs. The price of the chip is about 25-30% higher than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, reaching between $190 and $200. This high chip cost will inevitably impact the final price of the Xiaomi 15 series.
Existing leaks indicate that the 15 series will get a complete refresh, with large main sensors, macro telephoto lenses, ultrasonic fingerprint scanner under the display, glass body, silicon anode batteries, fast wireless charging and IP68 certified dust and water resistanceThe standard version of the Xiaomi 15 will adopt a flat screen with 1.5K resolution, emphasizing a compact and portable design, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro will continue to use a micro-curved screen with 2K resolution and a thinner bezel.
As for photography, the standard version of the Xiaomi 15 will be equipped with a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 50-megapixel telephoto lensThe imaging system of the 15 Pro will be even more impressive, with a 50-megapixel main camera supported by a larger lens, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lensl.
