Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Design & Display

• Crafted with a nod to classic cameras, the 15 Ultra showcases a large circular camera module and refined materials like fiberglass or eco-leather, along with aluminum framing—available in Black, White, Silver Chrome, and Green finishes

• It sports a 6.73" LTPO AMOLED panel, delivering a sharp 1440 × 3200 (QHD+) resolution, 1-to-120 Hz adaptive refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and a blazing 3200 nits peak brightness For protection, Xiaomi uses its own Shield Glass 2.0 

Performance & Software

• Under the hood is the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm process), featuring two prime and six performance cores plus the Adreno 830 GPU 

• It runs Android 15 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2, promising four major Android updates and six years of security patches.

• Highlights of the HyperOS experience include a cleaner UI, AI tools like smart text editing, interpreter, AI-powered image editing, streamlined notifications, and smoother system animations.

Camera System

• Developed with Leica, the phone packs an impressive quad-camera setup:

  • 50 MP 1″ Sony LYT-900 main sensor with OIS

  • 50 MP ultra-wide (115° FoV)

  • 50 MP short-range telephoto (3x zoom)

  • 200 MP periscope telephoto (100 mm, 4.3x zoom) with OIS

  • Plus a 32 MP selfie camera

  • Video capabilities include up to 8K recording at 30 fps, and 4K up to 120 fps, with gyro-EIS and Dolby Vision HDR support 

Battery & Charging

• Global versions come with a 5,410 mAh battery (6,000 mAh in China)

• Charging options include 90 W wired and 80 W wireless (some sources mention 50 W wireless) 

• In real-life usage, it lasts 7–8 hours of screen time, recharges to 42 % in 15 minutes and fully in about 30 minutes 

Connectivity & Build

• The 15 Ultra supports dual Nano-SIM and eSIM (up to two active simultaneously), plus IP68 protection and two-way satellite communication 

• Equipped with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, NFC, an IR blaster, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort, stereo speakers, and 24-bit Hi-Res audio 

Pricing & Availability

• Launched globally in March 2025 (MWC), prices range from approximately €1,499–1,699 depending on storage (512 GB vs. 1 TB) 

• In Pakistan, the 16 GB/512 GB version is priced around PKR 399,999 (~USD 1,223) 

Verdict

• Camera: Widely praised as one of the best in 2025—especially the hefty periscope and Leica optics

• Performance: Flagship-grade power, efficient cooling, and smooth software make it a top pick for demanding users

• Downsides: Some reviews mention a bulky camera bump and steep price tag. Others noted minor software bloat 

Summary Table

In short, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a high-end smartphone with an exceptional camera system, fast hardware, rich features, and top-tier build quality—perfect for photography enthusiasts and power users willing to invest in one of the most capable Android devices of 2025.

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