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Score SummaryUpper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer ($550 – $849)
Hardware Score:8.4 / 10

The 3nm Flagship That Fits in Any Pocket

The Xiaomi 15 offers the most complete small flagship experience with ultrasonic fingerprint recognition, 50W wireless charging, and class-leading display ergonomics.

Key Strengths

  • Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers desktop-class CPU clock speeds over 4.3GHz
  • Massive 5,400mAh battery upgrade over Xiaomi 14
  • Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor works through wet fingers
  • Compact 6.36-inch display with 1.38mm uniform bezels

Points to Consider

  • Ultrawide camera lacks autofocus for macro photography
  • Noticeable camera bump on flat surfaces
  • USB 3.2 cable not included in the retail box
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Upper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer
Battery Capacity5,400 mAhTier avg: 5,500 mAh
Wired Charging90WTier avg: 67W
Recommended For:•Power users wanting maximum silicon performance in a compact footprint•Mobile gamers who prefer flat screens•Street photographers using Leica color science

Xiaomi 15 full specifications

168 verified specification points across 19 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2024-10-29
Released
2024-10-31
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
152.3 x 71.2 x 8.08 mm
Weight
191 g
Volume
87.6 cm³
Build
One-piece aviation aluminum frame, Dragon Crystal glass front and back
Frame
Micro-curved aviation aluminum
Back
Velvet matte glass
Front glass
Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass
Water resistance
IP68
Certifications
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Colours
Black, White, Asher Green, Lilac Purple, Liquid Silver Edition

Display

20
Type
OLED (M9 custom material)
Size
6.36 inches
Screen-to-body
90.2%
Resolution
1200 x 2670 pixels
Pixel density
460 ppi
Aspect ratio
20:9
Panel width
65.2 mm
Panel height
145.2 mm
Active area
97.6 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
1 Hz
Touch sampling
300 Hz
Peak brightness
3200 nits
Typical brightness
1400 nits
Colour depth
12-bit (68B colors)
PWM dimming
1920 Hz
HDR
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Xiaomi Dragon Crystal GlassSee Its Deep Breakdown
Other features
Full DC dimming at all brightness levels, 1.38mm ultra-thin quad-symmetrical bezels, Dolby Vision support, Custom M9 luminescence

Processor

10
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteSee Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
3 nm
CPU
Oryon V2 (2x4.32GHz Phoenix L + 6x3.53GHz Phoenix M)
CPU configuration
2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
4.32 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.2-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Adreno 830 (1100MHz)
GPU clock
1100 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 15
User interface
Xiaomi HyperOS 2
OS updates
4 years
Security updates
5 years

Memory

8
RAM options
12GB, 16GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X (8533Mbps)
RAM speed
8533 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Light Hunter 900See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/1.31"
Pixel size
1.2 µm
Aperture
f/1.62
Focal length
23 mm
35mm equivalent
23 mm
Field of view
84°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
Octa-PD autofocus, OIS
Video
8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Dolby Vision

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Samsung S5KJN1
Sensor format
1/2.76"
Pixel size
0.64 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
14 mm
35mm equivalent
14 mm
Field of view
115°
Optical zoom
0.6x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Fixed focus
Video
4K@60fps

Telephoto camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Samsung S5KJN5
Sensor format
1/2.75"
Pixel size
0.64 µm
Aperture
f/2.0
Focal length
60 mm
35mm equivalent
60 mm
Field of view
40°
Optical zoom
3.2x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
Floating focus group (10cm macro to infinity), OIS
Video
4K@60fps HDR

Camera features

4
Video
8K at 30fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 960 fps
Flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Features
Leica Summilux optical lenses, Leica Authentic and Vibrant look, Master portrait styles, Dolby Vision HDR recording, Ultra-fast snapshot mode

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
32 MP
Sensor
OmniVision OV32B40
Sensor format
1/3.14"
Pixel size
0.7 µm
Aperture
f/2.0
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
89°
Autofocus
No
Video
4K at 60fps
Features
Dolby Vision selfie recording, Night mode, Face unlock

Battery

12
Capacity
5400 mAh
Rated capacity
5300 mAh
Type
Si/C (Silicon-Carbon)See Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
90 W
Charge time
36 min
Wireless charging
50 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
Xiaomi HyperCharge 90W, Xiaomi Wireless 50W, USB PD 3.0, PPS, QC 4+See Its Deep Breakdown
Charger in box
Yes
Endurance rating
29 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78
All bands
SA/NSA sub-6GHz dual-mode
SIM type
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
No

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi features
2x2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 7 Multi-Link Operation (MLO), tri-band
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
No
USB
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 1
USB features
DisplayPort video output, OTG
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth
Positioning
Dual-band GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a), GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
Infrared
Yes
Wireless display
Miracast 4K

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res wireless audio
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, FLAC, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB
Video formats
MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP, TS

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
Ultrasonic in-display
Sensors
Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass, IR blaster, Barometer, Flicker sensor
Haptics
CyberEngine linear motor
Other
Ultrasonic fingerprint unlock, Leica Summilux quad-camera integration, Symmetrical narrow bezels, Dragon Crystal glass

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
3,120,000
Geekbench single-core
3180
Geekbench multi-core
9550
3DMark
7,100
DXOMARK
154

Gaming

6
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
6,700
GFXBench
144 fps
Sustained performance
80% of peak
Peak surface temperature
41 °C
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
300 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.98 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.99 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
1.12 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.15 W/kg
Model numbers
24129PN74C

How we rated the 15

How we score

The overall 8.4 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
7.7
7.7 reflecting the 6.36" 120Hz AMOLED (460 ppi) peaking at 3200 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
9.8
9.8 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite with 16GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
8.2
8.2 driven by the 50MP main sensor with OIS and 3.2x telephoto optics, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
8.5
8.5 recognizing the 5400mAh capacity and 90W wired charging alongside 50W wireless support.
Software
7.8
7.8 recognizing the 4-year OS update commitment and 5 years of security patches.
Gaming
8.7
8.7 reflecting high sustained frame rates with the adreno 830 (1100mhz) on a fluid 120Hz screen backed by dependable battery endurance.
Durability
7.8
7.8 based on IP68 with one-piece aviation aluminum frame, dragon crystal glass front and back and xiaomi dragon crystal glass.
Connectivity
8.6
8.6 reflecting wi-fi 7 (802.11be) with usb-c 3.2 gen 1 (5gbps), 5G, and eSIM support.
Features
8.3
8.3 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
7.6
7.6 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $749 launch price.

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Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Silicon Score:9.8 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.8) and graphics capability scored on Xiaomi 15 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Engineered with second-generation custom Qualcomm Oryon Phoenix CPU cores clocked up to 4.50 GHz, a sliced-architecture Adreno 840 GPU with dedicated GMEM cache, and an 80+ TOPS Hexagon NPU. Built on TSMC second-generation 3nm FinFET (N3P) lithography.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's enhanced N3P fabrication line using High-NA Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) photolithography operating at a 13.5nm wavelength. This yields over 220 million transistors per square millimeter with unprecedented gate-oxide consistency.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Single-Core3,485 points
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core11,240 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v103,248,500 points
3DMark Solar Bay (Ray Tracing)11,480 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Breakdown
Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Xiaomi 15 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
Display & Cover Glass Technology

Xiaomi Shield Glass (Dragon Crystal)

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Xiaomi 15 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Xiaomi Shield Glass (Dragon Crystal) platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Formed by heating raw materials to 1600°C to grow millions of nanoscale crystals inside the glass matrix, Xiaomi Shield Glass (Dragon Crystal) locks in microscopic fracture barriers that stop crack propagation, delivering 10x drop resistance over standard glass.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Grows interlocking micro-crystals of lithium aluminosilicate inside the molten glass to deflect and absorb shockwaves.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Vickers Hardness860
Drop Height Survival1.8

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Xiaomi Shield Glass (Dragon Crystal) Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Xiaomi HyperCharge 120W System

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Xiaomi 15 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Xiaomi HyperCharge 120W System platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Engineered with Multiple Tab Winding (MTW) battery cells, dual charge pumps, and graphene thermal conduction sheets, Xiaomi 120W HyperCharge delivers 20V/6A charging to two cells simultaneously, completing 0-100% charging in 19 minutes with 34 safety layers.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Uses multiple anode and cathode tabs inside each cell, drastically shortening electron transit paths and cutting thermal generation by 40%.

Verified Silicon Metrics

0 - 100% Boost Mode19.0
Charge Pump Efficiency98.6

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Xiaomi HyperCharge 120W System Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Light Hunter 900

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.4) and graphics capability scored on Xiaomi 15 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Light Hunter 900 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

The Light Hunter 900 is an ultra-premium 50MP 1/1.31-inch custom stacked image sensor featuring native 1.2µm pixels (2.4µm 4-in-1), dual conversion gain, and 13.5 EV dynamic range, delivering cinema-grade video and incredible highlight suppression in Xiaomi flagships.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered using advanced stacked backside-illuminated silicon die bonding with pixel-level deep trench isolation.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range13.5 EV
Readout Noise1.1 e-
4K HDR60 fps 10-bit Log

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Light Hunter 900 Breakdown

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Xiaomi 15 price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$74916GB/1024GB launch MSRP
United Kingdom£79916GB/1024GB launch price
CanadaCA$1,02916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$74916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Germany€89916GB/1024GB European launch price
France€89916GB/1024GB European launch price
Netherlands€89916GB/1024GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 70916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 8,79016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 9,09016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 6,09916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€78916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$1,25916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$1,01916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 2,74916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 2,80916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥116,10016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Austria€78916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€78916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Finland€78916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Italy€78916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Spain€78916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€78916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Greece€78916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 3,10916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 18,39016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪2,80916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩1,034,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$5,85916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$24,30016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 2,72916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 23116GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
India₹64,99916GB/1024GB official India price
PakistanRs 209,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳91,49916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 12,129,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱43,79016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 3,47916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫19,020,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$4,29916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$14,59916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦1,161,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 14,09916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£37,09916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺27,29916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP