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We appear to be weeks away from the Xiaomi 15 range, which is expected to arrive in October.
These might be the first smartphones to come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor.
Leaked specs include new periscope cameras for the Xiaomi 15 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, a 50MP lens, a stronger Li-Po battery, a new fingerprint scanner, and improved charging capability.
Here is everything we know about the Xiaomi 15, including its potential features, pricing, and expected release date.
Key Takeaways
- The Xiaomi 15 series, featuring the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, is anticipated to launch in China first before a global roll-out (excluding the U.S.).
- The lineup will include the Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro, and Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
- Key upgrades include a new single-point ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, thinner bezels, and a high-density Li-Po battery with improved charging capabilities.
- The Xiaomi 15 Pro is rumored to have a 64 MP Omnivision OV64B sensor for periscope telephoto optics, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra might feature a 200 MP periscope camera.
- The series will likely come with Android 15 and Xiaomi’s HyperOS.
- Prices are expected to start at $1,177 for the base model.
- The Xiaomi 15 series release date is expected to be October/November 2024.
What is the Xiaomi 15?
The Next Flagship Phone Series From Xiaomi
Xiaomi 15 will be the next Android-based smartphone series from the Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer Xiaomi.
The series will replace the Xiaomi 14 lineup and will include the standard Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro, and Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
When Will the Xiaomi 15 Come Out?
Xiaomi 15 release date: Expected October 2024 (China), February 2024 (Rest of World excluding U.S.)
The Xiaomi 15 series could be announced just after the Snapdragon Summit, which is set to take place in October 2024. Xiaomi flagship phones are usually among the first series to feature the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, so we expect the same with the upcoming Xiaomi 15 lineup.
The smartphone might launch in China by October — however, the global landing is likely to be early next year, probably around January or February.
However, not all the models are expected to be sold internationally, and it is almost certain that the series will not be sold in the U.S. market — companies like Xiaomi and Oppo have talked about the difficulty of entering a complex carrier market.
The Xiaomi Pro may also be exclusive to the Chinese Market.
This means that only the standard Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be available worldwide.
Xiaomi 15 Rumored Design & Display
New Fingerprint Scanner, Thinner Bezels, But Old Display
As shared by Kartikey Singh, Xiaomi might ditch the optical fingerprint technology featured in the Xiaomi 14 series for a new single-point ultrasonic technology in the upcoming Xiaomi 15 series.
The good news is that even Vanilla Xiaomi 15 will also have an Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner this time. https://t.co/lY27IOYX3E
— Kartikey Singh (@That_Kartikey) June 4, 2024
A recent leak by an X user suggests that the Xiaomi 15 Pro could have the thinnest bezel among smartphones, measuring about 0.6mm. This measurement is smaller than that of the Xiaomi 14 Pro (0.9mm) and iPhone 15 Pro, which has about 1.5mm.
Xiaomi 15 Pro rumors:
– Rear camera setup: OV50K + JN1 + OV50B, with periscope
– Ultrasonic fingerprint
– Satellite communication
– .6mm bezel
– Releasing in October— sawtooth (@negativeonehero) March 4, 2024
Another thing is that we may not see any display changes in the Xiaomi 15 lineups as the series is tipped to retain the same display sizes as its predecessors.
Expect the standard Xiaomi 15 to still feature a 6.36-inch 1.5K resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate and about 1400 nits brightness in High Brightness Mode.
In the case of Xiaomi 15 Pro, expect a 6.7-inch display panel with 2K resolution, 1400 nits in High Brightness Mode, and 120Hz refresh rate.
Xiaomi 15 Specs & Features
Updated Processor, Android 15 With Hyperos, Better LI-Po Battery, Improved Charging Capability
The upcoming Xiaomi 15 series is likely to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 System on Chip (SoC). According to a popular tipster Yogesh Brar, Xiaomi still has the exclusive first launch rights for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, followed by other brands like OnePlus and IQOO.
Xiaomi still has the exclusive first launch rights for Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
Followed by both OnePlus & iQOO
Lineup includes Xiaomi 15 / 15 Pro, OnePlus 13, iQOO 13
— Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) April 23, 2024
If true, this means that the upcoming Xiaomi 15 lineup will be the first phone series to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset.
Some rumors hint that the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro may feature a multi-layer anti-reflection coating. This coating will reduce glare and ghosting and enhance light transmittance on the phone’s surface.
Xiaomi 15 is also speculated to come with a high-density Li-Po battery, which could be stronger than the capacities found in the Xiaomi 14 series — we expect a battery size of 4,800-5,000 mAh.
Hot on the heels of Xiaomi’s announcement of their HyperOS-based Android 15 Beta 2 (available on July 12), all signs point to the Xiaomi 15 launching with Android 15 and HyperOS pre-installed.
Other expected features include WiFI 7 and a choice of finishes, including pure glass and vegan leather.
Xiaomi 15 Camera
Omnivision OV64B Sensor including 50MP lens
Xiaomi is allegedly planning to use Omnivision OV64B in the Xiaomi 15 Pro. For context, Omnivision OV64B is a 64 MP sensor seen across various Redmi, POCO, and Xiaomi smartphones, including the POCO X6 Pro.
While the POCO X6 Pro uses the Omnivision OV64B 50MP lens as the primary camera, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is tipped to leverage the same sensor for periscope telephoto optics.
The base variant of the Xiaomi 15 lineup is expected to come without a non-periscope telephoto sensor, just like the Xiaomi 14.
On the other hand, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is rumored to inherit the zoom performance of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra for the first time, suggesting that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will see a major leap in camera specifications.
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra might feature a 200MP periscope camera with a potential zoom of 3x to 5x.
And as per my findings, Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be the 1st smartphone to exceed the 1'inch main camera size. pic.twitter.com/oEqk8C9srR
— Kartikey Singh (@That_Kartikey) May 16, 2024
Xiaomi 14 vs. Xiaomi 15
Here is how Xiaomi 15 may compare to its predecessor in terms of features and specifications.
| Specs | Xiaomi 14 series | Xiaomi 15 series |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Has optical fingerprint technology, 0.9mm bezel for the Pro model | Single-point ultrasonic technology, 0.6mm for the Pro model |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset |
| Operating System | Android 14 with HyperOS | Might come with Android 15 with HyperOS |
| Battery and Charging | 4610mAh, 90W wired (charger in-box), 50W wireless | Rumored to have high-density Li-Po battery ~5000mAh, 100W (charge in-box), 50W wireless, WiFi 7 |
| Price | Started at $1,077 | May start $1,177 |
What Is the Price of Xiaomi 15?
Estimated Launch Price:
Base Model – $1,177+
Ultra Model – $1,717+
Multiple sources suggest a price increase in the upcoming Xiaomi 15 series due to the rising costs of raw materials, especially for Qualcomm processors. So, we shouldn’t be surprised if Xiaomi decides to add about $100 each to the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra international prices.
The previous model’s global launch prices started around $1,077 for Xiaomi 14 and $1,617 for the Ultra model. The Xiaomi 14 Pro, which started at around $691 equivalent in China, did not launch globally.
Therefore, we expect the base model of the Xiaomi 15 to start at $1,177 and the Ultra to start at $1,717.
The Bottom Line
Xiaomi phones might not be as popular in the global market as brands like Samsung and iPhone, but modern specifications have increased their adoption in recent times.
The upcoming Xiaomi 15 series is rumored to have a better camera setup, battery capacity, and charging capability than the predecessor.
The phone is also tipped to be the first to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor. These are early speculations, so we will update this article when we learn something new as the launch date gets closer.
