The Xiaomi 14 was only released a few weeks ago, and rumors about the Xiaomi 15 are already circulating online. We summarize them for you and answer your questions about price, release and features.
Just a few weeks ago, the Xiaomi 14 was unveiled at the MWC 2024 in Barcelona. Nevertheless, it didn’t take long for the rumor mill to start bubbling about the Xiaomi 15. We answer the most important questions about the upcoming successor and summarize the rumors circulating on the Internet.
When will the Xiaomi 15 be released?
Since an official announcement regarding the release of the Xiaomi 15 will certainly be a while away, we expect a similar release period as its predecessors, unless Xiaomi deviates from its release strategy. The manufacturer usually launches its smartphones in China first, while the release in the rest of the world takes place a few months later. The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 14 were both available in this country at the end of February. So don’t expect the Xiaomi 15 before February 2025.
How much will the Xiaomi 15 cost?
There is currently no reliable information about the price of the phone. We assume that the Xiaomi 15 will be at a similar price level to its predecessors. This means that the cheapest version would be available for just under 1,000 dollars. However, according to Gizmochina There is already a rumor that there could be a price increase. According to Chinese insider “Digital Chat Station” there is a “high probability” of this.
These innovations could be brought by the Xiaomi 15
processor
On Weibo, the largest Chinese microblogging service, a leak by insider “Smart Pikachu” is said to reveal that the Xiaomi 15 series will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC, reports GizomochinaThis is no surprise. After all, all devices in the series have so far been based on the latest top processor from Qualcomm.
Display
Sea Gizomochina According to some insiders, a 6.36-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a refresh rate of 120 Hz will also be used. The peak brightness is said to be up to 1,400 nits.
Ein Leak from insider “Digital Chat Station” also suggests that a new ultrasonic fingerprint technology is being tested on the Xiaomi 15 series. Up to now, optical fingerprint technology has been used, as was recently the case with the Xiaomi 14 series. The new ultrasonic fingerprint technology would have several advantages over optical technology, such as greater accuracy, resistance to water and stains, increased security, and support for the recognition of living fingers.
Camera
In terms of camera technology, the Xiaomi 15 Gizmochina According to the company, the device will also receive an upgrade. The well-known insider “Digital Chat Station” reports that the manufacturer is testing new cameras on the devices and wants to equip the upcoming 15 series with new 50-megapixel periscope sensors. This is said to be the OmniVision OV50H sensor for the main and ultra-wide-angle camera and the Samsung JN1 sensor for the telescopic camera. The front camera is said to have a resolution of 32 megapixels.
There will probably also be a camera upgrade on the Ultra model On X (formerly Twitter) The well-known leaker Ice Universe recently posted that the telephoto camera of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will have a resolution of 200 megapixels and offer a 4x zoom. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra only offered a 50 megapixel telephoto camera – but with a 5x zoom.
battery pack
As far as the battery is concerned, Xiaomi Gizmochina According to the leaker, the phone deliberately went for a 5,400mAh battery, although the capacity may seem lower compared to some competitors. According to leaker Digital Chat Station, the decision was made to keep the phone slimmer and lighter. He added that the battery has a higher energy density and is more efficient despite the lower capacity compared to the Realme GT 7 Pro, which is rumored to have a 6,000mAh battery.
Storage and RAM
Sea Gsmarena The Xiaomi 15 will be available in two versions: 12 gigabytes of RAM with 256 gigabytes of internal storage or 16 gigabytes of RAM with 1 terabyte of internal storage.
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Note: This constantly updated article is based on leaks, analyst statements, internal editorial assessments and rumors, the veracity of which we can hardly verify from a distance. Until the formal presentation of the Xiaomi 15, you should therefore view the information with a certain degree of skepticism.
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