Xiaomi 15 series with Leica cameras, Snapdragon 8 Elite launched in India

Not long after unveiling and showcasing its much-awaited flagship smartphones at MWC 2025, Xiaomi has finally taken the wraps off the devices for the Indian market. This time around, Xiaomi has included both standard and photography-focused smartphones in its lineup, and they are powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Wondering if the phones are for you? Here’s everything you need to know:

Xiaomi 15 Series: Features to look out for

First up, the Xiaomi 15 comes with a compact 6.36-inch CrystalRes Dynamic AMOLED display. It gets up to 120Hz of refresh rate for smooth visuals and maintains a sleek 94 per cent screen-to-body ratio.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra, on the other hand, steps up with a 6.73-inch WQHD+ AMOLED panel and boasts 3,200 nits of peak brightness for outdoor usage. As mentioned above, both devices come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and are backed with 12GB and 16GB RAM options, along with up to 512GB of storage. The smartphones ship with the brand’s Android 15-based HyperOS 2 and are promised with up to four years of OS upgrades.

Xiaomi 15 comes with a 5,240mAh battery pack, whereas the Ultra variant packs a slightly larger 5,410mAh. The brand states that the devices are also covered with Xiaomi’s Surge Battery Management system. Additionally, both phones offer a 90W wired HyperCharge. However, the Xiaomi 15 gets 50W wireless charging support and the Ultra takes it up a notch with its 80W capability.

Xiaomi 15 Series: Camera and photography

Photography clearly stands out as the highlight of the 15 Series. The standard model sports a triple-camera setup covering 14mm to 120mm focal lengths. This is headlined with a 50MP Leica Summilux main camera with a Light Hunter Fusion 900 sensor.

Additionally, the phone gets a 60mm Leica floating telephoto camera for close-up photography, and a Fastshot Mode to capture moments in only 0.6 seconds.

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The Xiaomi 15 Ultra takes mobile photography even further with its 1-inch 50MP Leica Summilux main camera featuring a Sony LYT-900 sensor and 14EV high dynamic range. Its optical zoom capabilities stretch from 14mm ultra-wide to 200mm telephoto, and the brand even claims it can cover virtually ‘every shooting scenario’ a mobile photographer may encounter.

The Xiaomi 15 offers 8K recording at 30fps and Dolby Vision 4K support at 60fps. The Ultra, on the other hand, adds 4K 120fps slow-motion recording and throws in enhanced image stabilisation for smoother footage.

Xiaomi mentions that photography enthusiasts can further enhance their Ultra experience with the optional Photography Kit – Legend Edition, which adds DSLR-like controls including a dedicated shutter button, and ergonomic grip, along with customisable dials.

Moreover, it includes a 67mm filter adapter ring for creative lens effects and packs its own 2,000mAh battery for extended shooting sessions.

Xiaomi 15 Series: Pricing and availability

The Xiaomi 15 starts at Rs 64,999, while the photography-focused Xiaomi 15 Ultra is priced starting Rs 1,09,999. Both devices will be available for purchase starting April 3, 2025, through mi.com, and other authorised electronic retail stores. However, until then you can also check out other smartphones within this price range, including the Vivo X200 Pro 5G or the Google Pixel 9 Pro 5G.

Xiaomi has also announced a special pre-booking offer for early adopters who purchase the devices between March 19 to April 2. Those reserving the Ultra will receive the Photography Kit (worth Rs 11,999) at no additional cost, while Xiaomi 15 pre-orders include a complimentary Xiaomi Care Plan (worth Rs 5,999) covering both accidental and liquid damage.