The Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 smartphones have officially been launched in India, bringing the latest technology from Xiaomi to the Indian market. Both devices are powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite chipsets and run on Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0. They also feature Leica-backed rear camera modules.
- The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features a 6.73-inch WQHD+ quad curved LTPO AMOLED screen.
- Both the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 support 90W wired fast charging.
- The smartphones come with Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0 out-of-the-box.
Design and build
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a 6.73-inch WQHD+ (1,440×3,200 pixels) quad curved LTPO AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 protection. The base Xiaomi 15 features a 6.36-inch full-HD+ (1,200 x 2,670 pixels) LTPO AMOLED display. Both handsets sport IP68-rated builds for dust and water resistance. The base Xiaomi 15 is available in Black, Green, and White shades, while the Ultra version comes in a Silver Chrome colour.
Key Specifications
Both the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the base Xiaomi 15 are powered by Qualcomm’s octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite SoCs. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra comes with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.1 storage. It packs a Leica-backed quad rear camera unit, including a 50-megapixel primary LYT-900 sensor with OIS, a 50-megapixel ultrawide shooter, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 telephoto camera with OIS and up to 3x optical zoom, and a 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP9 periscope telephoto camera with OIS and up to 4.3x optical zoom. The base Xiaomi 15 has a Leica-tuned triple rear camera unit with a 50-megapixel main sensor with OIS, a 50-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with OIS and up to 3x optical zoom. Both models have a 32-megapixel front camera. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is equipped with a 5,410mAh battery with 90W wired and 80W wireless fast charging. The vanilla Xiaomi 15 has a 5,240mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. Both phones feature in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensors and support connectivity options like 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and a USB 3.2 Type-C port.
Price and availability
The price of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra in India is Rs. 1,09,999 for the sole 16GB RAM and 512GB storage option. Pre-booking customers will receive a free Photography Kit Legend Edition and an ICICI Bank Rs. 10,000 instant discount. The Xiaomi 15 Photography Kit Legend Edition, which includes a USB Type-C camera grip, a 2,000mAh battery, and a detachable shutter button, is priced at Rs. 11,999. The price of the standard Xiaomi 15 is Rs. 64,999 for the 12GB + 512GB configuration. Buyers pre-booking the handset can avail a Rs. 5,000 instant discount using ICICI Bank cards and free Xiaomi Care Plan benefits worth Rs. 5,999. Pre-booking for both handsets will be open from March 19 to April 2. An early access sale will be briefly open in India on March 11. The phones will be available for purchase via Amazon, Xiaomi India e-store, and select offline retail stores.
Conclusion
The launch of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 in India brings premium features like the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, Leica-engineered cameras, and rapid charging capabilities to the Indian smartphone market. With their high-end specifications and Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0, these devices aim to offer a compelling user experience. The competitive pricing, along with pre-booking offers, makes them attractive options for consumers looking for flagship-level smartphones.