Xiaomi 15 Ultra
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Design11
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Rear Camera15
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot16
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Videos1
Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite -
Octa core (4.32 GHz, Dual Core + 3.53 GHz, Hexa Core) -
16 GB RAM
Display
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6.73 inches (17.09 cm); LTPO AMOLED (Curved Display) -
1440x3200 px (QHD+) -
120 Hz Refresh Rate -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Quad Camera Setup - 50 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 50 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 50 MP Telephoto (upto 120x Digital Zoom, upto 3x Optical Zoom) Camera
- 200 MP (upto 4.3x Optical Zoom) Camera
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Dual LED Flash -
8k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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32 MP Wide Angle Lens -
Screen flash -
4k @60 fps Video Recording
Battery
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5410 mAh -
90W Hyper Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Supported -
512 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
8.5/10
Verdict
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra, paired with the Photography Kit (sold separately), exemplifies what a great smartphone camera system should be. Even with the Snapdragon 8 Elite on board, it meets most of the demands of performance-focused users. The larger battery ensures longer and more reliable usage. However, to stand out in the competitive flagship market, Xiaomi must further explore AI, particularly generative AI features.
Pros
- Brilliant display
- Reliable Leica cameras
- Solid battery
- Smooth performance
Cons
- Limited productivity AI features
- Only one colour option
Design and display
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Based on build and dimensions, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is almost identical to last year's Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The new iteration is slightly heavier, likely due to the bigger 5,410mAh battery. Otherwise, the design remains familiar, with the large camera module occupying the top half. There's a fair bit of protrusion, which seldom bothers me. I don't mind the large camera module and the rings surrounding it to match DSLR-like aesthetics.
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Cameras
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The highlight of the quad-camera setup is the new OIS-enabled 200MP telephoto lens that kicks in at 4.3x zoom. Once you get the right distance from the subject, the image is rich with details, and the edge detection is among the best I've seen on any smartphone.
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Xiaomi Photography Kit
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While sold separately, the Xiaomi Photography Kit is perhaps one of the most exciting additions to the Xiaomi 15 Ultra's camera system. As mentioned, it provides the feel of a professional-grade camera with physical buttons.
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Performance and software
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Like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 series opts for Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the phone runs smoothly with silky-smooth Android 15-based HyperOS 2 animations. Based on benchmarks (table below), it also delivers some solid numbers in the segment.
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Battery and charging
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As mentioned, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is heavier than its predecessor due to the larger battery unit. Our benchmarks showed promising results, and while battery consumption during gaming was decent, if not the best. However, for daily usage, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra easily provides all-day battery life.
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8.5/10
Verdict
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra, paired with the Photography Kit (sold separately), exemplifies what a great smartphone camera system should be. Even with the Snapdragon 8 Elite on board, it meets most of the demands of performance-focused users. The larger battery ensures longer and more reliable usage. However, to stand out in the competitive flagship market, Xiaomi must further explore AI, particularly generative AI features.
- Brilliant display
- Reliable Leica cameras
- Solid battery
- Smooth performance
Pros
- Limited productivity AI features
- Only one colour option
Cons
Based on build and dimensions, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is almost identical to last year's Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The new iteration is slightly heavier, likely due to the bigger 5,410mAh battery. Otherwise, the design remains familiar, with the large camera module occupying the top half. There's a fair bit of protrusion, which seldom bothers me. I don't mind the large camera module and the rings surrounding it to match DSLR-like aesthetics.
Read MoreThe highlight of the quad-camera setup is the new OIS-enabled 200MP telephoto lens that kicks in at 4.3x zoom. Once you get the right distance from the subject, the image is rich with details, and the edge detection is among the best I've seen on any smartphone.
Read MoreWhile sold separately, the Xiaomi Photography Kit is perhaps one of the most exciting additions to the Xiaomi 15 Ultra's camera system. As mentioned, it provides the feel of a professional-grade camera with physical buttons.
Read MoreLike the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 series opts for Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the phone runs smoothly with silky-smooth Android 15-based HyperOS 2 animations. Based on benchmarks (table below), it also delivers some solid numbers in the segment.
Read MoreAs mentioned, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is heavier than its predecessor due to the larger battery unit. Our benchmarks showed promising results, and while battery consumption during gaming was decent, if not the best. However, for daily usage, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra easily provides all-day battery life.
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | March 19, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v15 |
| OS Updates | 4 Years |
| Security Updates | 6 Years |
| Custom UI | HyperOS |
Performance
(Best In Class)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |||||||
| Processor | Octa core (4.32 GHz, Dual core, Oryon + 3.53 GHz, Hexa Core, Oryon) | |||||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||||
| Fabrication | 3 nm | |||||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 830 | |||||||
| RAM | 16 GB | |||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |||||||
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
4,033,382
vivo X200
2,537,181
vivo X200 Pro
2,518,928
Xiaomi 15
2,431,158
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
2,407,499
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
2,209,231
Google Pixel 9 Pro
1,179,756
*Group: 63-230k Phones
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Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Google Pixel 10
9 s
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
13 s
Xiaomi 15
14 s
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
14 s
vivo X200
18 s
vivo X200 Pro
20 s
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
26 s
*Group: 63-230k Phones
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
Battery Drain*
The lower, the better
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
3 %
vivo X200
4 %
vivo X200 Pro
5 %
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
5 %
Xiaomi 15
6 %
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
8 %
Google Pixel 10 Pro
11 %
*Group: 63-230k Phones
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Heating*
The lower, the better
iQOO 15
3.3 %
vivo X200 Pro
14.9 %
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
22.5 %
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
23.4 %
vivo X200
27.8 %
Xiaomi 15
28.1 %
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
43.2 %
*Group: 63-230k Phones
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Best In Class)
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| Display Type | LTPO AMOLED (Curved Display) |
| Screen Size | 6.73 inches (17.09 cm) |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 px (QHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 521 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 90.03 % |
| Screen Protection | Yes |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 161.3 mm |
| Width | 75.3 mm |
| Thickness | 9.48 mm |
| Weight | 229 grams |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Best In Class)
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| Autofocus | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED Flash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Burst mode SuperMoon |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Custom Watermark Filters Touch to focus Xiaomi ProFocus |
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| Video Recording |
8k @30 fps 4k @120 fps Full HD @1920 fps HD @1920 fps |
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| Video Recording Features |
Dual Video Recording Slow Motion Video Pro Mode |
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Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Wide Angle
Max Zoom Supported 120x
Long Shot 10X
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Excellent)
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| Flash | Yes, Screen flash | |||||||||||||||
| Video Recording |
4k @60 fps Full HD @60 fps HD @30 fps |
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Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Excellent)
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| Capacity | 5410 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 90W Hyper Charging | |||
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 80W Wireless Charging | |||
| Wireless Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W Wireless Reverse Charging | |||
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Battery Test Results
Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
17.1 hrs
vivo X200
13.9 hrs
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
13.9 hrs
Xiaomi 15
13.7 hrs
vivo X200 Pro
13.7 hrs
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
12.1 hrs
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
9.7 hrs
*Group: 63-230k Phones
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Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
OnePlus 15
0.5 hrs
vivo X200
0.6 hrs
Xiaomi 15
0.6 hrs
vivo X200 Pro
0.7 hrs
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
0.7 hrs
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
0.8 hrs
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
2.1 hrs
*Group: 63-230k Phones
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM | |||||||||
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | |||||||||
| Network Support | 5G, 4G | |||||||||
| VoLTE | Yes | |||||||||
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot | |||||||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | |||||||||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | |||||||||
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Ultrasonic |
| Other Sensors | Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Xiaomi 15 Ultra User Reviews
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM & Storage | 16 GB RAM + 512 GB |
| Display | 6.73", 1440 x 3200 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP + 200 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5410 mAh |
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