Xiaomi has officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15, at MWC 2025 in Barcelona. These devices bring cutting-edge features, including the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, Leica-branded cameras, and the new HyperOS 2 with HyperAI capabilities. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra also debuts a 200MP periscope lens, making it one of the most advanced camera phones on the market.

The Xiaomi 15 series will launch in India, but pricing and availability details will be announced on March 11th. Here’s everything you need to know about these new flagships, including specifications, features, and pricing.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra & Xiaomi 15: Price and Availability

Xiaomi 15 Ultra – EUR 1,499 (approx. ₹1,36,041) for the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage variant.

Xiaomi 15 – EUR 999 (approx. ₹90,664) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit Legend Edition – EUR 199 (approx. ₹18,060).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 will initially be available in select global markets, with an India launch expected soon.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Specifications & Features

Display & Design

6.73-inch AMOLED micro-curved 2K display

120Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of 3,200 nits

HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision support

Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor

Xiaomi Ceramic Glass 2.0 protection

IP68 water and dust resistance

Performance & Software

Runs on HyperOS 2.0 (Android 15-based)

New HyperAI features, including AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Search, AI Art, AI Writing, and AI Gesture Reactions

Google Gemini AI integration

Cameras

Quad-camera setup with Leica optics

200MP periscope lens with advanced zoom

50MP primary Leica lens

50MP Leica telephoto lens with OIS

50MP Leica ultra-wide sensor

32MP front camera for selfies and video calls

Battery & Charging

5,410mAh battery (global version)

90W wired charging

80W wireless charging

The China variant features a 6,000mAh battery

Additional Features

Dolby Atmos stereo dual speakers

NFC and 5G connectivity

Xiaomi 15: Specifications & Features

Display & Design

6.36-inch 1.5K OLED display

120Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of 3,200 nits

Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor

IP68-rated dust and water resistance

Performance & Software

Runs on HyperOS 2.0 (Android 15-based)

Cameras

Triple-camera setup

50MP LightHunter 900 primary sensor

50MP ultra-wide camera

50MP 3.2x telephoto lens

32MP front camera (OmniVision OV32B40)

Battery & Charging

5,240mAh battery

90W wired charging

50W wireless charging

Dimensions & Weight

8.08mm thickness, 191 grams weight

What’s New in the Xiaomi 15 Series?

Xiaomi 15 Ultra gets a major camera upgrade – The 200MP periscope lens replaces the 50MP periscope sensor on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, improving zoom capabilities.

More AI-powered features – The HyperAI suite introduces advanced AI tools for photography, writing, gestures, and search.

Bigger batteries – Both models get larger batteries than their predecessors, with the Ultra variant featuring a 5,410mAh battery globally.

Design refinements – The Xiaomi 15 gets a redesigned camera layout, moving the LED flash outside the square camera module.

Conclusion

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 bring substantial hardware and software upgrades, including the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, Leica cameras, and HyperOS 2.0 with AI features. The 200MP periscope lens on the Ultra variant makes it a game-changer in mobile photography. While global pricing is confirmed, Indian buyers will have to wait until March 11th for local pricing and availability details.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Xiaomi 15 series’ India launch!