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Score SummaryApex Premium Flagship ($850 and above)
Hardware Score:9.0 / 10

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Monster 200MP Periscope and 1-Inch Leica Optical Supremacy

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is unapologetically an enthusiast camera disguised as a smartphone. At its heart sits a true 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor with stepless variable aperture, flanked by the headline addition: a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4-inch ISOCELL HP9 sensor behind a 100mm (4.3x) periscope lens. This telephoto delivers unprecedented optical resolution, preserving rich textures and dynamic range at 10x, 20x, and beyond. Paired with a third 70mm portrait lens and an ultrawide macro, the Leica camera quad-setup covers every focal range with authority. Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite and a mammoth 6000 mAh silicon-carbon cell that fully charges in 35 minutes via 90W HyperCharge, it reigns supreme as the ultimate mobile photography instrument.

Key Strengths

  • Colossal 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto delivers breathtaking detail at long zoom
  • True 1-inch Sony LYT-900 main sensor with stepless variable physical aperture
  • Huge 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery with blistering 90W wired and 80W wireless charging
  • Leica Summilux optics with 10-bit LOG video and custom LUT importing
  • In-box 90W fast charger included in retail package

Points to Consider

  • Substantial 9.4mm thickness and prominent circular camera module bump
  • Expensive premium pricing targeting high-end camera enthusiasts
  • HyperOS software still features minor regional bloatware notifications
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Apex Premium Flagship
Battery Capacity6,000 mAhTier avg: 5,200 mAh
Wired Charging90WTier avg: 65W
Recommended For:•Serious mobile photographers desiring DSLR-rivaling glass and 1-inch sensor bokeh•Concertgoers and wildlife enthusiasts requiring peerless high-zoom resolution•Power users who value ultra-fast charging alongside maximum battery capacity

Xiaomi 15 Ultra full specifications

180 verified specification points across 20 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2025-02-27
Released
2025-03-14
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
161.3 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm
Weight
226 g
Volume
114.17 cm³
Build
Aerospace aluminum frame, eco-leather or ceramic-glass back
Frame
Aluminum unibody
Back
Eco-leather / Ceramic Glass
Front glass
Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0
Water resistance
IP68
Certifications
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Colours
Black, White, Silver Chrome

Display

20
Type
LTPO AMOLED
Size
6.73 inches
Screen-to-body
91.4%
Resolution
1440 x 3200 pixels
Pixel density
522 ppi
Aspect ratio
20:9
Panel width
69.8 mm
Panel height
156 mm
Active area
108.9 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+, UltraHDR
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0See Its Deep Breakdown
Other features
1920Hz High-Frequency PWM dimming, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Wet touch technology, 1-120Hz LTPO

Processor

10
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteSee Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
3 nm
CPU
Octa-core (2x4.32GHz Oryon Phoenix L + 6x3.53GHz Oryon 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
GPU clock
1100 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 15
User interface
HyperOS 2.0
OS updates
4 years
Security updates
6 years

Memory

8
RAM options
12GB, 16GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
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
Sony LYT-900 1-inchSee Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1.0"
Pixel size
1.6 µm
Aperture
f/1.63-f/4.0 stepless
Focal length
23 mm
35mm equivalent
23 mm
Field of view
85°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
Multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
Video
8K@30fps / 4K@120fps Dolby Vision

Periscope Telephoto camera

12
Resolution
200 MP
Sensor
Samsung ISOCELL HP9
Sensor format
1/1.4"
Pixel size
0.56 µm
Aperture
f/2.6
Focal length
100 mm
35mm equivalent
100 mm
Field of view
24°
Optical zoom
4.3x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Video
8K@30fps / 4K@120fps

Telephoto camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.51"
Pixel size
0.7 µm
Aperture
f/1.8
Focal length
70 mm
35mm equivalent
70 mm
Field of view
34°
Optical zoom
3x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS (Macro 10cm)
Video
4K@60fps

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.51"
Pixel size
0.7 µm
Aperture
f/1.8
Focal length
14 mm
35mm equivalent
14 mm
Field of view
115°
Optical zoom
0.6x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Dual Pixel PDAF (Macro 5cm)
Video
4K@60fps

Camera features

4
Video
8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120 fps
Flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Features
Leica Summilux lenses, Leica Authentic & Vibrant looks, 10-bit LOG video recording with LUT import, Master Cinema mode

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
32 MP
Sensor
OmniVision OV32B
Sensor format
1/3.14"
Pixel size
0.7 µm
Aperture
f/2.0
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
No
Video
4K at 60fps
Features
HDR, Portrait mode, Dolby Vision recording

Battery

12
Capacity
6000 mAh
Rated capacity
5860 mAh
Type
Silicon-CarbonSee Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
90 W
Charge time
35 min
Wireless charging
80 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
Xiaomi HyperCharge 90W, Xiaomi Wireless HyperCharge 80W, USB PD 3.0, QC4+See Its Deep Breakdown
Charger in box
Yes
Endurance rating
34 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
LTE bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, n79
All bands
Sub-6GHz and mmWave (China)
SIM type
Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi features
tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Qualcomm FastConnect 7800
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
No
USB
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 4K 60Hz, OTG
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth LDAC/LHDC
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
Yes
Wireless display
Miracast

Audio

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

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
Ultrasonic under display
Sensors
Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, Laser AF sensor, Barometer, Color spectrum sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
Haptics
CyberEngine Ultra linear haptic motor
Other
Leica Photography Kit compatible (dedicated grip & shutter), Dual-channel IceLoop vapor chamber cooling system, IR blaster remote control

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
2,840,000
Geekbench single-core
3180
Geekbench multi-core
9940
3DMark
6,100
DXOMARK
161

Gaming

6
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
6,050
GFXBench
144 fps
Sustained performance
82% of peak
Peak surface temperature
41 °C
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
300 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.99 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
25010PN30G, 25010PN30C

How we rated the 15 Ultra

How we score

The overall 9.0 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
9.0
9 reflecting the 6.73" 120Hz LTPO AMOLED (522 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
9.4
9.4 driven by the 50MP main sensor with OIS and 4.3x telephoto optics, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
9.1
9.1 recognizing the 6000mAh capacity and 90W wired charging alongside 80W wireless support.
Software
8.6
8.6 recognizing the 4-year OS update commitment and 6 years of security patches.
Gaming
9.3
9.3 reflecting high sustained frame rates with the adreno 830 on a fluid 120Hz screen backed by dependable battery endurance.
Durability
7.8
7.8 based on IP68 with aerospace aluminum frame, eco-leather or ceramic-glass back and xiaomi shield glass 2.0.
Connectivity
9.4
9.4 reflecting wi-fi 7 (802.11be) with usb-c 3.2 gen 2 (10gbps), 5G, and eSIM support.
Features
8.3
8.3 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
6.6
6.6 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $1499 launch price.

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra: common questions

How large is the 200MP periscope telephoto sensor on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

It utilizes a huge 1/1.4-inch Samsung ISOCELL HP9 sensor, by far the largest sensor ever integrated into a periscope telephoto lens.

Does the Xiaomi 15 Ultra support wireless charging?

Yes, it supports up to 80W wireless HyperCharge, replenishing the 6000 mAh battery wirelessly in under 45 minutes.

Can the Xiaomi 15 Ultra shoot 8K video?

Yes, the 15 Ultra supports 8K video recording at 30fps as well as 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision across both its primary and 200MP periscope cameras.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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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 Ultra 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
Flagship 1.0-Inch Image Sensor

Sony LYT-900 1-Inch

Silicon Score:9.6 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.7) and graphics capability scored on Xiaomi 15 Ultra are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony LYT-900 1-Inch platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features a massive 1.0-type optical format with 50 million 1.6-micrometer native pixels, 2-layer transistor pixel technology separating photodiodes from logic circuitry, Cu-Cu hybrid bonding, and 14.5 EV dynamic range.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured by precision-aligning the photodiode wafer and the 22nm logic wafer with sub-micron accuracy, joining copper pads directly at atomic level without solder bumps.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range Latitude14.5 EV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR10)0.12 lux
Power Efficiency Uplift-30% power draw
Full Sensor Readout Speed120 fps @ 4K

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

Read Full Sony LYT-900 1-Inch 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 Ultra 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
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Xiaomi 15 Ultra are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

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

Read Full Sony IMX858 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 Ultra 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 Ultra 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
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Xiaomi 15 Ultra are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

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

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra 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$1,49916GB/1024GB launch MSRP
United Kingdom£1,29916GB/1024GB launch price
CanadaCA$2,04916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$1,49916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Germany€1,49916GB/1024GB European launch price
France€1,49916GB/1024GB European launch price
Netherlands€1,49916GB/1024GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 1,41916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 17,69016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 18,29016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 12,29916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€1,56916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$2,51916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$2,03916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 5,49916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 5,61916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥232,30016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Austria€1,56916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€1,56916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Finland€1,56916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Italy€1,56916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Spain€1,56916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€1,56916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Greece€1,56916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 6,21916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 36,69016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪5,61916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩2,069,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$11,71916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$48,70016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 5,45916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 46216GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
India₹139,99916GB/1024GB official India price
PakistanRs 419,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳182,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 24,279,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱87,69016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 6,96916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫38,070,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$8,69916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$29,19916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦2,323,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 28,19916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£74,19916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺54,69916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP