Xiaomi 15 Ultra Launched: Specs, Features, Pricing, More

Xiaomi has officially launched its latest premium smartphone, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, in its home turf China. The launch comes right before the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, where the device is likely to make its global debut.

The new flagship succeeds last year's Xiaomi 14 Ultra and brings advancements, including the newest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and Xiaomi's proprietary HyperOS 2 interface based on Android 15.

Premium Pricing

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra enters the market with premium pricing. The base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at CNY 6,499 (approximately Rs 78,000). Higher configurations include a 16GB RAM with 512GB storage variant at CNY 6,999 (around Rs 84,000) and a top-tier 16GB RAM with 1TB storage option at CNY 7,799 (approximately Rs 93,000).

Buyers can choose from several colour options, including classic black and silver, pine and cypress green, standard black, and white. Photography enthusiasts can enhance their experience with an optional Professional imaging kit accessory priced at CNY 999 (roughly Rs 12,000).

Xiaomi 15 Ultra Specs, Features

The dual SIM device features a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 1440 x 3200 pixel resolution. This screen offers a 120Hz refresh rate and exceptional brightness reaching 3,200 nits at peak. Additional specifications include a 300Hz touch sampling rate and compatibility with both HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision standards for enhanced multimedia consumption.

At the core of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra sits Qualcomm's flagship 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, featuring an octa-core configuration with maximum clock speeds of 4.32GHz. This SoC works with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage, and Adreno 830 graphics processing.

The device's photography capabilities have been upgraded as well. There's a circular camera module housing four advanced sensors: Primary: 1-inch 50-megapixel Sony LYT900 with optical image stabilisation and f/1.63 aperture, portrait: 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 with f/1.8 aperture, 3x optical zoom, and 75mm focal length, telephoto: 200-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HP9 with 100mm focal length and f/2.6 aperture, and ultra-wide: 50-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture and 115-degree field-of-view.

Video capabilities include 8K recording at 30fps or 4K at 60fps. For selfies, the device gets a 32-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features a hefty 6,000mAh battery supporting multiple fast-charging technologies. Users benefit from 90W wired charging and 80W wireless charging capabilities, along with reverse wireless charging functionality for powering compatible accessories.

The device offers extensive connectivity options including 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and support for multiple global navigation systems (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and NavIC). 

Moreover, there's features include an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, while durability is ensured with IP68 certification for dust and water resistance.