Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Extremely First Impressions

Xiaomi has pulled the curtains from its all-new 15 sequence forward of MWC 2025, which kicks off in Barcelona on Monday. The newest 15 sequence contains the compact Xiaomi 15, the successor to the 14 and the large boy, 15 Extremely – the corporate’s ‘pinnacle’ digital camera smartphone. As anticipated, each the telephones include Leica-tuned cameras. The partnership between Xiaomi and Leica for imagery know-how has entered its fourth 12 months, and we hope to see extra camera-focused premium smartphones sooner or later. To date, corporations have developed 21 merchandise collectively overlaying 5 areas and 100 international locations.

We have no idea the India pricing but and must wait till March 11, when Xiaomi reveals costs for the 15 sequence. In Europe, the Xiaomi 15 begins at EUR 999 (roughly Rs. 91,000), and the 15 Extremely value is ready at EUR 1,499 (roughly Rs. 1,36,000). Contemplating these are successors to the 14 sequence, we count on each these telephones to be accessible in kind of the identical ballpark determine.

Xiaomi 15: Brings Snapdragon Elite SoC to a compact type issue

Xiaomi 15 brings again the acquainted compact type issue from its predecessor, Xiaomi 14. And, thoughts you, that is one of many greatest highlights of the 15. The shape issue is such which you could maintain it simply in only one hand, and it is extremely gentle, because it weighs beneath 200 grams and measures 8.08mm thick. It sports activities an aerospace-grade aluminium body that wraps across the Xiaomi 15. The sleek edges sit properly in your palms, giving an unimaginable hand really feel, and a unibody design provides to the general character of the compact gadget. The digital camera deco is once more one thing that can remind you of the 14. The burden distribution can also be balanced, however extra on that as I spend extra time with the gadget.

Xiaomi 15 contains a 6.36-inch AMOLED show with 3200nits peak brightness and 120Hz refresh charge

 

It will get the correct suite of options you count on from a modern-day flagship, together with an IP68 score. The 15 is available in three refined colors this 12 months – Black, Inexperienced, and White. I obtained the White one which appears to be like elegant. The 6.36-inch display screen with ultra-thin bezels gives extra display screen house, and it appeared brilliant sufficient within the restricted time I spent with the 15. The Xiaomi 15 lastly will get the Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, which appeared snappy in my preliminary use. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite powers it, so we will count on it to supply flagship-grade efficiency credentials. Nonetheless, I’ll reserve any verdict relating to show and efficiency for the evaluate.

Xiaomi 15 major digital camera samples (faucet to increase)

The digital camera is without doubt one of the highlights of the Xiaomi 15, and it sports activities a triple digital camera setup that includes a 50-megapixel Gentle Fusion 900 picture sensor with f/1.62 aperture and OIS, a 50-megapixel 60mm floating telephoto sensor, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide digital camera with 115-degree area of view. The digital camera app is similar as final 12 months, with updates like an all-new Sundown Portrait mode added this 12 months, which appeared attention-grabbing in the course of the keynote announcement. The preliminary digital camera take a look at gave me some amazing-looking pictures.

On the entrance, there’s the 32-megapixel selfie sensor. The battery division most likely has the largest replace because it packs an even bigger battery than its predecessor, 14. The 15 packs a 5240mAh battery with 90W HyperCharge assist. A extra in-depth tackle the digital camera and battery in our evaluate.

It packs a 5240mAh battery

After all, we’re in 2025 and will not have a product launch occasion with out AI. Xiaomi 15 packs a collection of AI options, which I’ll break down in my evaluate. The perfect information is that Google Gemini comes built-in with Xiaomi 15, which expands the horizon for customers. There’s Xiaomi HyperOS 2 primarily based on Android 15 onboard.

Total, the Xiaomi 15 appears to be like like a fantastic improve over the Xiaomi 14, however we are going to reserve our verdict for the evaluate, so keep tuned.

Xiaomi 15 Extremely: Digicam Beast

Now, leaping to the beast of a tool – Xiaomi 15 Extremely, a smartphone constructed for skilled photographers. Sure, think about this one going up towards the likes of Vivo X200 Professional. The 14 Extremely was the primary Extremely gadget from Xiaomi that went international, and now, the 15 Extremely is its successor this 12 months. The corporate’s intentions are clear: to not miss the ultra-premium viewers.

It is available in a single 16GB and 512GB storage mannequin

Beginning with the design, the Xiaomi 15 Extremely’s color and design are impressed by the standard skilled digital camera and use supplies like aerospace-grade glass fibre. It has small parts like an Extremely watermark simply above the digital camera housing. The digital camera deco has been built-in into the again of the gadget, giving it a extra seamless feel and look.

In comparison with the 14 Extremely, the 15 Extremely rear digital camera housing is larger, and the cellphone is available in Silver Chrome, White, and Black colors. I obtained the Silver Chrome, which appears like one of the best color variant this 12 months. The cellphone will get an IP68 score.

It contains a 6.73-inch WQHD AMOLED show with 3200nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh charge and 522PPI pixel density

Xiaomi 15 Extremely has four-sided symmetrical curved glass for a extra comfy in-hand really feel. At 229 grams, the cellphone is on the heavier aspect. It contains a 6.73-inch WQHD+ AMOLED show with 3200nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh charge, HDR10+ and Dolby Imaginative and prescient. In my restricted time with the gadget, that is among the many greatest shows I’ve ever seen on any Xiaomi cellphone. However I’ll reserve that submission till I can take a look at the cellphone extra. The hand really feel of the smartphone is stable, and I used to be extra comfy utilizing it with out snapping a case on high. The 15 Extremely will are available in a single 16GB and 512GB storage variant in India. With Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC beneath the hood, the 15 Extremely joins the elite membership of flagship telephones for efficiency credentials. In my preliminary time, the cellphone dealt with virtually all the things easily and shortly opened apps. The multitasking labored like a breeze. For the battery division, Xiaomi has fitted in a 5410mAh battery and helps 90W HyperCharge wired and 80W wi-fi HyperCharge. Once more, I’ll reserve my verdict for our evaluate.

Xiaomi 15 Extremely major digital camera samples (faucet to increase)

Now, the enjoyable half comes – cameras! It has a four-camera setup with a 50-megapixel major sensor, a 200-megapixel telephoto sensor, a 50-megapixel floating telephoto sensor, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor. After all, the 15 Extremely has a daily suite of Leica types that improve the general expertise. This one additionally will get the 1-inch sensor and f/1.63 aperture. There is a 32-megapixel selfie digital camera. In my restricted time with the gadget, the 15 Extremely appears to be like like a implausible successor to the 14 Extremely when it comes to digital camera upgrades. However I will break it down extra in my evaluate.

It additionally runs on HyperOS 2, primarily based on Android 15. It has a collection of AI options onboard, which I’ll take a look at and element in my evaluate, so keep tuned.

Disclosure: Xiaomi India sponsored the correspondent’s flights and resort for the occasion in Barcelona.