Xiaomi has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 15 Pro, as well as the Xiaomi 15, during an event held recently in China. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a camera system made in partnership with Leica and a micro curvy display. All together aims to create a high-end smartphone that can compete with the most advanced devices in the market.
Mesmerizing display: A new level of visual excellence
The Xiaomi 15 Pro packs an impressive 6.73-inch 2K M9 OLED LTPO display. The display boasts a whooping high of 3200 nits peak brightness and supports both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The flexibility of the display is further enhanced with the 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Plus, the 1920Hz PWM dimming helps in diminishing visual discomfort during prolonged periods of usage.
Elegant design: High-quality build
The device sports a design that prioritizes its durability with a body made of a single piece aviation-grade aluminum frame. Moreover, it has a rounded ceramic deco that hugs the entire screen with a micro curved display in the last layer, which covers the edges of the screen.
Snapdragon 8 Elite performance paired with advanced cooling
It is accompanied by a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, with LPDDR5X RAM available up to 16 GB. This supports multitasking and application-intensive usage. The wing-shaped cold pump cooling system in Xiaomi 15 Pro is very interesting; it employs the use of vapor-liquid separation and covers 4053 mm² of heat dissipation to regulate the thermal output when it gets heavily used.
Leica-powered triple camera system for professional-grade photography
The Xiaomi 15 Pro sports a triple camera setup at the back, designed with Leica. There are three cameras: the first one is a 50MP primary sensor featuring an expansive 1/1.31″ sensor and f/1.62 aperture, while the ultra-wide and 50MP 5X telephoto camera feature the same megapixel count. The rear camera is complemented by the AISP 2.0 computational photography platform offered by Xiaomi, to give enhanced photo quality across light conditions and scenarios.
Power-packed battery with fast charging capabilities
The Xiaomi 15 Pro packs a 6100mAh battery that is further provided with 90W wired, as well as 50W wireless and magnetic wireless charging. This option in terms of charging can be effective for a lot of tasks, though how long this battery would last under conditions like that is going to be an essential concern among the users.
Surge T1S connectivity and Xingchen networkless communication
In the light of network connectivity, there is Surge T1S signal enhancement chip on board that shall make a difference to deliver enhanced overall signal strength and stability. It also boasts networkless communication, the brand-new Xiaomi Xingchen technology, which facilitates 3.5 km-radius two-way communication with countries and regions over 200. It may also gain a place in people interested in using networks that other smartphones don’t provide cellular connection.
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Xiaomi 15 Pro specifications
- Display: 6.73-inch (3100 × 1440 pixels) 2K M8 12-bit OLED LTPO panel, 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, up to 3200 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, Xiaomi Ceramic Glass protection 2.0
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite octa-core mobile platform, 3 nm fabrication process, Adreno 830 GPU
- RAM and Memory: 12 GB / 16 GB LPPDDR5x RAM with 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0 storage
- Rear Camera: 50MP main camera with 1/1.31″ Light Fusion 900 sensor, f/1.44 aperture, Hyper OIS, LED flash, Leica Summilux lens + 50MP 115° Leica ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, Samsung S5KJN1 sensor, 5 cm super macro + 50MP 5X telephoto camera with 10x lossless zoom, f/2.5 aperture, OIS, Sony IMX858 sensor, 30 cm telemacro, 8K video recording
- Front Camera: 32MP front-facing camera with OmniVision OV32B40 sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 4K 60 fps recording
- Battery and Charge: 6100mAh battery with 90W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and magnetic charging
- Operating System: Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15
- Audio and Sensors: In-display fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor, USB Type-C audio, Hi-Res audio, Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, 4-microphone array
- Connectivity: 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS (L1 + L5), NavIC, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, NFC.
- Dimensions: 161.3×75.3×8.35 mm (Standard) / 8.73 mm (Silver); Weight: 213g (Standard) / 219g (Silver)
- Durability: IP68 dust and waterproof resistant
- SIM: Dual nano SIM
Pricing and availability
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is available in Rock Ash, White, Spruce Green, and Bright Silver color variants. The device is available in three storage configurations:
- 12 GB + 256 GB for 5299 yuan (approx. $742)
- 16 GB + 512 GB for 5799 yuan (approx. $812)
- 16 GB + 1 TB for 6499 yuan (approx. $910)
The Bright Silver variant comes at a slight premium, adding 200 yuan to the price. Currently available for pre-order in China, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is set to hit shelves on October 31.