As the buzz around the Xiaomi 14 series has died down, users’ eyes are starting to shift towards Xiaomi’s next flagship lineup, the Xiaomi 15 series.
The most promising rumor so far is that these devices could mark the debut of Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. However, there are also rumors of other potential innovations and improvements.
Here’s everything we know so far about the Xiaomi 15 series, including its release date, price, and potential features.
When will the Xiaomi 15 be released?
Xiaomi is yet to reveal any news regarding its next generation of flagships. However, we expect them to arrive has around the same time of year as their predecessors.
Here’s when previous models were released:
- Xiaomi 13 – December 2022 (China), March 2023 (global)
- Xiaomi 12 – December 2021 (China), March 2022 (global)
The Xiaomi 15 series is therefore expected to be unveiled in December 2024 in China, followed by a global launch in March 2025. However, if the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is launched earlier in the year, the Xiaomi 15 launch could also be brought forward .
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We expected to see three models: the Xiaomi 15, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. However, the Xiaomi 15 Pro might never leave China, as was the case with the Xiaomi 14 Pro.
And as with all Xiaomi phones, don’t expect any of the 15 series phones to be sold in the US. It will be best to try importing one.
How much will the Xiaomi 15 cost?
As with the release date, there are no details on how much the new models will cost, so we’re looking to previous ones for clues.
Here are the launch prices for previous generations:
There have been slight price increases in the 13 range compared to the 12 series, but the 14 series has remained the same price. We think it’s likely that Xiaomi will stick to the same levels when the Xiaomi 15 line arrives.
However, according to a Chinese leaker digital chat station, the Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra could be more expensive than their predecessors. However, it is not clear how much more expensive.
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What specifications and features will the Xiaomi 15 have?
At this point, there haven’t been many rumors and leaks about the Xiaomi 15 series.
However, Digital Chat Station claims that the Xiaomi 15 series will enter the next phase of internal testing this month and enter mass production in September this year.
This means we might learn more about these devices soon.
Design
A recent leak (via Notebookcheck) revealed details about the 15 series’ fingerprint scanner, indicating a switch to Goodix single-point ultrasonic technology versus the optical fingerprint technology used in the Xiaomi 14 series .
Ultrasonic fingerprint recognition, working using ultrasonic waves located under the screen, generally offers better security and reliability, as it is generally faster, more accurate and more water resistant.
Display
In December 2023, Digital Chat Station said (via Gizmochina) that the standard Xiaomi 15 would retain its 6.36-inch screen size, similar to the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 14. Unlike the Pro variant, Xiaomi did not intending to adopt a curved panel. for the standard model.
The leak also suggests that the display will offer a peak brightness of 1,400 nits and energy-efficient 120Hz LTPO refresh rate technology.
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In the same article, Digital Chat Station also leaked details about the upcoming Xiaomi 15 Pro.
It is rumored to feature a larger 2K resolution display with even thinner bezels compared to the Xiaomi 14 Pro, going from 0.9mm to an impressive 0.6mm.
Performance
Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset is expected to debut in October, likely powering high-end mobile devices.
According to Yogesh Brar, a generally reliable source, Xiaomi apparently has an exclusive deal to use the chipset first. This means that the Xiaomi 15 series will likely be the first to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
Cameras
Apparently, Xiaomi plans to use the Omnivision OV64B in the Xiaomi 15 Pro, a 64Mp sensor found in various POCO, Redmi and Xiaomi smartphones, including the Poco X6 Pro.
However, while the Poco X6 Pro. uses this sensor as its primary camera, the Xiaomi 15 Pro would instead use it for periscope telephoto capabilities.
Conversely, speculations suggest that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra could come with a 200MP periscope camera with a variable zoom length of 3x to 5x.
Despite these changes, the main cameras are expected to remain at 50 Mp.
Battery charging
According to Notebookcheck, the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro would be equipped with high-density batteries, but their capacities are not known at the moment.
To recall, the Xiaomi 14 is powered by a 4,610mAh battery, backed by a 90W fast wired charging option and 50W wireless charging.
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Chris Martin / Foundry
Chris Martin / Foundry
On the other hand, the 14 Pro is equipped with a 4,880mAh battery and supports 120W wired charging.
A 5,300 mAh battery in the 14 Ultra is significantly larger than the 14 Pro’s 4,880 mAh cell, although 90W wired charging is actually slower. To compensate, there is 80W Qi wireless charging.
Software
The Xiaomi 15 series will most likely be available with Android 14 and Xiaomi’s HyperOS skin out of the box.
That’s everything we currently know about Xiaomi’s upcoming flagships. We will update this article when we learn something new.
In the meantime, check out our best phones and best Xiaomi phones guides to see what the Xiaomi 15 series will be up against.
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