Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi 15 Ultra in China on February 27, ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025. It joins the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro in the company’s flagship smartphone lineup and serves as the successor to last year’s Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and runs on the new HyperOS 2 interface.
Price
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra comes in three storage variants, with the following pricing:
| Variant | Price (CNY) | Approximate Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| 12GB + 256GB | 6,499 | 78,000 |
| 16GB + 512GB | 6,999 | 84,000 |
| 16GB + 1TB | 7,799 | 93,000 |
The device is available in multiple colors, including black, silver, pine green, cypress green, and white. Additionally, Xiaomi offers a Professional Imaging Kit as an accessory, priced at CNY 999 (roughly Rs. 12,000).
Display and Design
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and reaches a peak brightness of 3,200 nits, ensuring a smooth and vivid viewing experience. The panel also supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision for enhanced contrast and color accuracy.
Performance
Under the hood, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, built on a 3nm process, with a maximum clock speed of 4.32GHz. It is paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage, ensuring top-tier performance for gaming and multitasking. The Adreno 830 GPU handles the graphics processing.
Cameras
The phone comes with a powerful quad-camera setup housed in a circular module:
- 50MP Sony LYT900 primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and f/1.63 aperture
- 50MP Sony IMX858 sensor with f/1.8 aperture, 3x optical zoom, and 75mm focal length
- 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP9 telephoto sensor with f/2.6 aperture and 100mm focal length
- 50MP ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 115-degree field of view
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra can record videos in up to 8K at 30fps or 4K at 60fps. For selfies and video calls, it has a 32MP front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture.
Battery and Charging
The device packs a massive 6,000mAh battery with support for 90W wired and 80W wireless fast charging. It also supports reverse wireless charging, allowing users to charge other devices.
Connectivity and Security
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is equipped with the latest connectivity features, including:
- 5G
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth 5.4
- NFC
- GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and NavIC
- USB Type-C
For security, it has an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. The phone also comes with an IP68 rating, making it dust and water-resistant.
Dimensions and Weight
The black and white variants measure 161.3mm x 75.3mm x 9.35mm and weigh 226g, while the other variants have a slightly increased thickness of 9.48mm and a weight of 229g.
FAQs
What is the price of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
It starts at CNY 6,499 (roughly Rs. 78,000) for the base model.
What processor does the Xiaomi 15 Ultra use?
It runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
How many cameras does the Xiaomi 15 Ultra have?
It features a quad-camera setup with a 50MP main sensor.
What is the battery capacity of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
It has a 6,000mAh battery with 90W wired and 80W wireless charging.
Does the Xiaomi 15 Ultra have water resistance?
Yes, it has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
