Xiaomi 15 Series Launched With Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip: Specs, Features, More

Xiaomi has officially launched its latest premium smartphone lineup, the Xiaomi 15 series, powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. The release is exclusive to the Chinese market, with the series comprising two models: the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro. Both devices come with Xiaomi's latest custom UI HyperOS 2, based on Android 15.

Xiaomi 15, 15 Pro Specs And Features

The entry-level Xiaomi 15 features a compact yet powerful 6.36-inch flat OLED screen, featuring 1.5K resolution and an impressive 3200 nits peak brightness. For users seeking a more premium experience, the Xiaomi 15 Pro variant offers a larger 6.73-inch display with 2K resolution and a micro-curved OLED panel. Both models come with 120Hz refresh rate for superior motion handling.

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Xiaomi 15, 15 Pro Cameras

Building on their successful collaboration, Xiaomi and Leica have developed an advanced triple-camera system for both models in the 15 series. 

Both the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro feature an advanced triple-camera system built around a high-resolution 50MP main sensor. Complementing the primary camera, is a capable 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens. 

The two models diverge in their zoom capabilities, with the standard Xiaomi 15 sporting a 50MP telephoto lens that delivers 3.2x optical zoom. The Pro variant takes zoom performance even further, incorporating a 50MP Sony IMX858 periscope lens system that achieves an impressive 5x optical zoom range.