Powered by the latest Xiaomi HyperOS 2, the Xiaomi 15 Series introduces a comprehensive, upgraded system experience, optimising performance, connectivity, and AI capabilities for a seamless next-generation mobile experience. 

Starting from the Xiaomi 12 Series, to Xiaomi 13 Series, Xiaomi 14 Series, the Xiaomi ultimate professional imagery smartphone series have been a regular feature on my TGH Photography and Travel website, in-sync with my photography (both camera and smartphone/mobile phone photography) and content creation, continuing today with the Xiaomi 15 Series announcement.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Pinnacle Photography, Incredible Visuals

Xiaomi 15 Ultra, co-engineered with Leica, gives users a pinnacle photography experience, producing incredible visuals. It draws inspiration from classic camera design, combining supreme build quality with a sense of refined sophistication. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra comes in three captivating finishes – Black, White and Silver Chrome – each variant exudes a unique blend of strength and elegance. 

The Silver Chrome model seamlessly blends aerospace-grade glass fibre and PU leather, this further enhances material strength. Its PU leather finish and retro image stitching further elevate the classic aesthetic of this iconic camera – a design that defined a generation.

Packed with a stunning WQHD+ 6.73-inch AMOLED display, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra delivers a crystal-clear resolution of 3200 x 1400 and an impressive pixel display of 522 ppi. It has an impressive 3200 nits multi-scenario peak brightness, this display ensures crystal-clear visuals in any lighting condition, from bright sunlight to dim environments. The 1Hz Always-active Display keeps essential information like time, date, and notifications visible at a glance, combining convenience with efficiency. 

For enhanced security and convenience, Xiaomi 15 Ultra introduces an upgraded ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, which enables faster and more reliable unlocking, even with wet or dirty fingers, and performs exceptionally well in low-light conditions.

Durability is at the core of Xiaomi 15 Ultra design, incorporating the advanced Xiaomi Guardian Structure, which includes the latest Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 for up to 16x better drop resistance. The high-strength CNC-crafted aluminium frame ensures a lightweight yet robust build, while Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protects the camera decoration with improved resistance to drops and scratches. 

Xiaomi 15 Ultra Cameras – Xiaomi x Leica 

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra smartphone camera system is designed for photographers and creative professionals, who aspire to elevate their mobile photography. It is equipped with all focal lengths ranging from 14mm to 200mm optical-level zoom. Its pinnacle optical design features a main camera equipped with Leica Summilux lenses and an 8P aspherical high-transmittance lens, enhanced with dual anti-reflection (AR) coating to bring users a pure optical performance. 

The industry-leading 23mm Leica 1-inch main camera, is the heart of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra camera system. It is equipped with a 50MP Sony LYT-900 image sensor for exceptional clarity and detail. Paired with a Leica Summilux optical lens, it features a large f/1.63 aperture, variable focal lengths of 23mm, 28mm, and 35mm, and an impressive 14EV high dynamic range. All these elements together ensure stunning performance in low-light and night time scenarios, capturing vivid and true-to-light images.

For portrait and street photography, a 70mm Leica floating telephoto camera operates at the golden focal length, delivering natural and flattering shots. It’s large sensor also excels in macro photography, allowing users to capture intricate details from as close as 10cm. 

An industry-leading 100mm Leica 200MP ultra telephoto camera makes it easy to capture shots of distant objects with a focal length of 100mm, extendable to 200mm using in-sensor zoom technology. The 1/1.4” large sensor, combined with a f/2.6 aperture, captures 136% more light than Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Completing the quad camera system is the 14mm Leica ultra-wide camera, offering expansive perspectives for capturing breathtaking landscapes and group shots.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra Videography

For the videographers, filmmakers and vlogging content creators, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is set to push the boundaries of videography standards, allowing users to enjoy exceptional cinematic slow-motion videography with both main and periscope telephoto cameras capable of shooting 4K video at 120fps. 

Equipped with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS), the main camera effectively minimises shake, ensuring videos maintain a professional quality, even in challenging environments. 

Beyond its impressive video capabilities, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra supports Dolby Vision video recording at 4K 60fps and 10-bit Log video recording across all focal lengths. As Android’s first ACES Product Partner, it further enhances professional videography, ensuring industry-grade colour accuracy and cinematic-quality footage. 

There is also a 4-Mic array that offers immersive audio recording with omni-directional, forward, rear, and trajectory recording modes available. These features provide users with the tools necessary for high-quality editing and colour grading, facilitating a more creative approach to video production.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit Legend Edition

For the photography enthusiasts, this would be of great interest to you, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit Legend Edition. Launched alongside the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, it’s classically styled, inspired by the timeless design of cameras, featuring a signature decorative ring, a custom-designed UI under camera’s Fastshot mode, detachable thumb support and shutter buttons, a multi-functional 67mm filter adapter ring, and an integrated 2000mAh battery for extended usability.

Xiaomi 15: All-round flagship smartphone excellence in a compact form

The Xiaomi 15 is an all-round flagship smartphone, crafted for optimal convenience and portability. It comes in four colours – Black, White, and Green pure colour models, plus Liquid Silver, which boasts attractive shimmering curves from heat-bent glass. The Xiaomi 15 features an integrated volcano-shaped design, a fluid design that feels solid and durable, with a micro-curved aluminium frame offering up to 33% improvement in strength. It has an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 94%, and ultra-thin bezels of only 1.38mm, that are made possible with the latest LIPO technology, ensuring precise moulding between body and frame.

Xiaomi 15 Cameras

The Xiaomi 15 smartphone boasts a versatile triple-camera system that delivers exceptional image quality. They span extended focal lengths from 14mm to 120mm, providing remarkable clarity and versatility for every shot. 

The main camera of Xiaomi 15, a Leica Summilux optical lens, incorporating a 7P aspherical high-transmittance with anti-glare coating a large f/1.62 aperture for superior light capture and exceptional clarity in various lighting conditions. Equipped with the Light Fusion 900 high dynamic sensor, delivering a professional grade photography experience across three key focal lengths: 23mm, 28mm, and 35mm. 

For detailed telephoto shots, Xiaomi 15 features a Leica 60mm floating telephoto camera, utilising a 50MP sensor, capable of capturing intricate details from afar and delivering stunning macro shots at distances as close as 10cm. Additionally, the Leica 14mm ultra-wide camera, with a 50MP resolution and a large f/2.2 aperture, unlocks new creative possibilities, enabling breathtaking wide-angle photography.

Xiaomi 15 is designed for speed and precision, with the Fastshot mode enabling ultra-fast street photography with an impressive capture speed of just 0.6s across all focal lengths. Xiaomi Master Videography empowers users with studio-quality video capabilities, with the main camera supporting 8K recording at 30fps and Dolby Vision video at 4K 60fps across all focal lengths. There is also a 4-Mic array that enhances the experience by delivering immersive, spatial audio recording for a truly cinematic touch.

The Xiaomi 15 incorporates a 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED (2670 x 1200) display with a pixel display of 460 ppi. It boasts an impressive 3200 nits multi-scenario peak brightness that covers 25% APL (Average Picture Level) to deliver a clear, vivid viewing experience in the brightest of conditions. 

Leveraging a Xiaomi-custom M9 display panel, this screen gives a 10% reduction in power consumption, resulting in more colourful and vibrant visuals, enabling users to enjoy content comfortably while enhancing overall efficiency. Additionally, the Xiaomi 15 is TÜV Rheinland certified for Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), Flickr-Free and Circadian Friendly, featuring DC dimming across all brightness levels to ensure a comfortable viewing experience even during extended use.

Xiaomi 15 Series High-Performance Hardware

Xiaomi 15 Series high-performance hardware enhances your mobile user experience by integrating a next-generation processor platform with advanced cooling technology and cutting-edge battery optimisations. 

Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 are both powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, delivering an impressive 45% CPU performance boost and a 52% reduction in power consumption, along with a remarkable 44% GPU performance boost and a 46% power consumption decrease, compared to the previous generations.

Xiaomi IceLoop cooling system

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 are both with Xiaomi IceLoop cooling system, achieving an unmatched level of smoothness in challenging tasks such as video recording, computational photography, real-time AI, and intensive gaming. Based on an innovative wing structure design, the cooling array ensures improved contact with the frame, effectively reducing operating temperatures. 

Xiaomi Surge Battery Management 

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 both utilise the Xiaomi Surge Battery Management System, to ensure extended performance throughout the day and beyond. 

Xiaomi 15 Ultra feutres a 5410mAh (typ) Xiaomi Surge Battery with ultra-high energy density, thanks to a 10% silicon carbide (SiC) content level, offering a larger capacity within the same dimensions and weight. Xiaomi 15 Ultra supports HyperCharge at 90W, along with fast 80W wireless HyperCharge charging. As for the Xiaomi 15, it is equipped with a 5240mAh (typ) Xiaomi Surge Battery, supporting 90W HyperCharge and 50W wireless HyperCharge.

The Xiaomi 15 Series utilises the latest LPDDR5X system memory, with Xiaomi 15 featuring UFS 4.0 storage technology, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is equipped with UFS 4.1 storage technology. 

Xiaomi 15 Ultra is available in 16GB+512GB and 16GB+1TB configurations.

Xiaomi 15 is available in both 12GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB models.

Xiaomi HyperOS 2

The Xiaomi 15 Series is powered by the latest Xiaomi HyperOS 2, showcasing three key technological innovations: Xiaomi HyperCore, Xiaomi HyperConnect, and Xiaomi HyperAI. These innovations give users and enhanced mobile experience in functionality, system fluidity, cross-platform connectivity, security, privacy, and access to next-generation AI interactions and AI-driven productivity tools.

In a collaboration between Google and Xiaomi, Google Gemini can now find and take actions across Xiaomi apps, giving users direct access to Xiaomi Notes, Xiaomi Calendar, and Xiaomi Clock in Gemini for the first time.

Xiaomi HyperAI

Xiaomi HyperAI enhances user productivity and creativity with a suite of powerful AI tools, with features such as AI Writing and AI Speech Recognition, along with several other tools designed to boost efficiency. There is AI Creativity Assistant that helps users unlock their full creative potential, offering next-generation photographic and videography tools. These tools include AI Image Enhancement, AI Image Expansion, AI Eraser Pro, AI Reflection Removal, AI Magic Sky, and AI Film, enabling users to achieve professional-quality results swiftly and effortlessly.

Xiaomi HyperCore 

Xiaomi HyperCore Technology, a self-developed technology platform that guarantees optimal system fluidity and performance, system-level application upgrades and more. They are the foundational core of Xiaomi HyperOS 2.

Xiaomi HyperCore boasts a new lock screen design with updated templates and styles that express cinematic elements from the film world. With new motion effects take advantage of an improved graphics subsystem, an all-new home screen design gives users a more seamless, elegant experience. 

Xiaomi HyperConnect

Xiaomi HyperConnect breaks down the barriers between devices, platforms, and ecosystems, including tablets and iOS/macOS platforms. New features such as Cross-device Camera allows users to access another device’s camera while retaining the exceptional image processing capability of Xiaomi 15 Series. Users can also use Combined Cameras to combine and display video feeds from multiple devices – an advantage when shooting live events, lectures or tutorial videos.

Pricing and Availability

The Xiaomi 15 will be available ion four colour options: Black, White, Green and Liquid Silver. 

For the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, it will be available in three colour options: Black, White and Silver Chrome. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit Legend Edition is sold separately.

Xiaomi 15 Series Promotion

From 3rd March to 23rd March 2025, consumers will receive perks worth up to SGD$1149 for the Xiaomi 15 Series, including the Photography Kit Legend Edition (only for Xiaomi 15 Ultra) and Redmi Pad SE (6 + 128GB).

Other perks include

• 24-month warranty
• One-time airport VIP exclusive lounge
• Replacement loan phone
• SGD$10 Grab voucher
• 3 months YouTube Premium Access
• 6 months free damaged screen replacement 
• 1 free labour fee within 1 year
• VIP customer service hotline
• 4 months of Spotify Premium 
• 3 months access for Gemini Advanced

On top of that, consumers who place their orders within the pre-order (3rd to 7th March) can get another SGD$50 discount. For more information, please visit https://www.mi.com/sg/support/policy/xiaomi15seriesvip 

Xiaomi x Starhub 

Starhub is the exclusive Xiaomi 15 Ultra telecommunications channel in Singapore, offering attractive bundle packages to consumers with a $200 extra cash back with trade-in.

* Information courtesy of Xiaomi Singapore and APRW *

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For photographers, as well as those into smartphone/mobile phone photography, this strategic partnership between Xiaomi and Leica that was formalised in 2022, they have both jointly revolutionised the mobile imaging industry. The Xiaomi 14 Series is more than just the flagship smartphone, it’s also the pinnacle of Xiaomi and Leica collaboration, incorporating Leica Summilux optics, showcasing the most advanced optical concepts and product designs, solidifying Xiaomi’s position as a global leader in mobile imaging innovation. 

As a photographer myself who is into mobile imaging with smartphone, I tested Leica’s mobile imaging technology previously. They are in a class of its own in the mobile imaging sector, a great complement to any photographer who wish to have a smartphone with powerful mobile imaging technology and quality. 

Xiaomi 14 Ultra – Lens to Legend

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra – Lens to Legend, this is the professional imagery flagship smartphone, unmatched performance with an innovative design. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra draws inspiration from traditional camera aesthetics, showcasing a distinctive circular camera module with streamlined flat back design. They come in two classic colours, Black and White.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra Engineering Marvels

Xiaomi 14 Ultra is engineered around the robust Xiaomi Guardian Structure, comprising of high-strength aluminium frame, Xiaomi nano-tech vegan leather, and Xiaomi Shield Glass. They are crafted from a single aluminium block, offering a remarkable 1.38x improved frame strength. The Xiaomi nano-tech vegan leather features a newly developed formula, resulting in a thinner and lighter finish with 6x improved wear resistance. The Xiaomi Shield Glass on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is the innovative All Around Liquid Display, redefining display by achieving constant curvature on all sides and corners, seamlessly blending the visual appeal of a flat screen with the tactile feedback of a curved edge. The Xiaomi-custom C8 WQHD+ 6.73″ AMOLED display gives users an immersive visual experience, featuring a stunning WQHD+ (3200 x 1440) resolution, pixel density of 522 ppi, and variable 1-120Hz refresh rate, all backed by an impressive peak brightness of 3000 nits.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra Powerful Photography and Videography Capabilities 

For those who love photography and smartphone photography, Xiaomi 14 Ultra is equipped with a professional quad-camera configuration range of focal lengths spanning from 12mm to 120mm.

• Main camera: equipped with a f/1.63-f/4.0 steeples variable aperture, offering seamless exposure adjustments in diverse scenarios. It has an ultra-large 1-inch LYT-900 image sensor with a dynamic range of up to 14EV. This guarantees outstanding image quality even in challenging environments. 
• The other cameras completing the quad-camera setup are the Leica 75mm floating telephoto camera, the Leica 120mm periscope camera, and the Leica 12mm ultra-wide camera.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra leads the mobile imaging world with the 8K 30fps shooting support on all 4 cameras. Powered by Leica optics and a 50MP sensor, allowing it to capture unparalleled clarity in 8K videos, this would allow professional post-production editing. Its main camera supports 4K 120fps and is adaptable to 5x slow-motion effects. At 4K resolution, it offers full-range zooming at 60fps. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra also offers Dolby Vision®️ shooting at 4K 60fps and features stabilisation for smooth video capture. An additional microphone has been added to form a 4-Mic array, enabling both surround sound recording and directional sound recording.

You can also have a professional videography experience, with the new Movie mode that introduces cinematic industry practices such as the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and 180° shutter rule, delivering videos with an authentic cinematic look and motion blur. 

The all-new MasterCinema encodes HDR videos in 10-bit Rec.2020 to capture richer details, highlights and shadows, surpassing the previous 8-bit BT.709 standard, especially on HDR screens. Director mode offers professional-grade interface with advanced parameter controls and Log format recording for flexible post-production. Xiaomi 14 Ultra can be integrated with other Xiaomi devices as external monitors for an immersive production experience, including the new Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra Photography Kit 

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra Photography Kit is designed for photography and videography enthusiasts, offering extended features in a dedicated grip and case. It includes a two-stage shutter button, a zoom lever, a customisable video recording button, and an additional custom dial. It also functions as an external charging battery bank, providing 1500mAh of battery life. This accessory is available for separate purchase.

Xiaomi 14

The Xiaomi 14 is designed as a compact size daily companion smartphone, measuring just 152.8mm x 71.5mm x 8.20mm. It has a gentle curved back panel, ensuring a comfortable and secure grip, allowing for extended periods of use. 

It has a minimalist aesthetic that is achieved by relocating the speaker to the display and the infra-red port to the camera deco, giving the Xiaomi 14 a clean look on the top and side frames. The ultra-thin bezel design utilises advanced FIAA technology to integrate panel circuits within the display, resulting in a slim 1.71mm bottom bezel for an immersive viewing experience. 

Xiaomi 14 Photography Capabilities 

The Xiaomi 14 is powered by a comprehensive 3 cameras configuration, providing a well-rounded photography experience, covering an extensive focal length from 14mm to 75mm. The Xiaomi 14 has been engineered with Leica Summilux optical lenses with an upgraded ƒ/1.6 aperture on the main camera, combined with the Light Fusion 900 image sensor and boasting up to 13.5 EV of dynamic range. Moreover, the resolution of the Leica 14mm ultra-wide camera has been upgraded to 50MP while also offering the highly acclaimed Leica 75mm floating telephoto lens, with a minimum focus distance of just 10cm. 

Xiaomi 14 Display

The Xiaomi 14 display features a striking 6.36″ CrystalRes AMOLED 1.5K (2670 x 1200) screen.

The screen pixel density has been enhanced to 460ppi, delivering more details than ever. With an

outstanding peak brightness of 3000 nits, colours are vibrant, and visuals remain clear even under direct sunlight. Additionally, its variable refresh rate, ranging from 1 to 120Hz, guarantees smooth and seamless viewing experience across various activities, including browsing, reading, and gaming.

Xiaomi Technology – Uncompromising hardware unlocking full performance potential

Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra are both powered by the leading Snapdragon®️ 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, boasting an impressive 32% CPU performance boost and 34% power consumption decrease, along with a remarkable 34% GPU performance boost and 38% power consumption decrease, compared to the previous generation. Xiaomi 14 Series is equipped with Qualcomm FastConnect 7800, which brings Wi-Fi 7 with an impressive 320MHz capacity. Xiaomi 14 Ultra goes a step above with High Band Simultaneous (HBS) Multi-Link, ensuring the widest channel and lowest latency available, revolutionising high-speed multi-device connectivity.

Xiaomi IceLoop

The Xiaomi IceLoop cooling system offers an unparalleled level of smoothness under demanding scenarios such as video recording, computational photography, real-time AI, and intensive gaming. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra goes a step above with the new Xiaomi Dual-Channel IceLoop system, which introduces a dedicated 2nd thermal channel exclusively for the camera module for smoother photography and videography.

Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra battery and charging, they are both equipped with the Xiaomi Surge battery management system, guaranteeing extended performance throughout the day. Xiaomi 14 is powered by a 4610mAh battery supported by 90W HyperCharge and 50W wireless HyperCharge. Xiaomi 14 Ultra is powered by a larger 5000mAh battery with 90W HyperCharge along with the latest 80W wireless HyperCharge technology.

Xiaomi HyperOS – The future of Smart Ecosystem 

Xiaomi cutting edge Xiaomi HyperOS operating system powers the Xiaomi 14 Series. This is a culmination of 7 year of dedicated development by Xiaomi. This human-centric system is

designed for the “Human X Car X Home” smart ecosystem, focusing on four major goals:

Comprehensive Refactoring, Cross-Device Intelligent Connectivity, Proactive Intelligence, and

End-to-End Security. With Xiaomi HyperOS, Xiaomi 14 Series users may experience elevated system fluidity with advanced file and memory management capabilities, a revamped UI enriched by the graphics subsystem, seamless connectivity between devices, and comprehensive security and privacy features to ensure a safe, connected experience.

This human-centric system is designed for the “Human X Car X Home” smart ecosystem, focusing on four major goals: Comprehensive Refactoring, Cross-Device Intelligent Connectivity, Proactive Intelligence, and End-to-End Security. With Xiaomi HyperOS, Xiaomi 14 Series users may experience elevated system fluidity with advanced file and memory management capabilities, a revamped UI enriched by the graphics subsystem, seamless connectivity between devices, and comprehensive security and privacy features to ensure a safe, connected experience.

New integration with Google Photos

New integration with Google Photos will allow users to securely back up their photos and videos to Google Photos within the Xiaomi Gallery. Users will also be able to seamlessly view, edit, and share content backed up in Google Photos right from their Xiaomi Gallery. This functionality will be available on Xiaomi devices globally in Spring 2024.

Xiaomi 14 Series fully embraces AI technology

Xiaomi 14 Series fully embraces cutting-edge AI technology enabled by Xiaomi HyperOS to bring users a smarter life. Large AI models are integrated into various system applications, providing more streamlined and intelligent features. AI Subtitles enable real-time transcription of spoken content during video conferences. AI Album Search employs natural language processing, allowing users to locate specific images within their photo collections by describing what they are looking for. AI Portraits utilises advanced algorithms to create novel portrait compositions derived from pre-existing images. Additionally, AI Expansion facilitates realistic extensions of existing image content, providing new creative possibilities.

Xiaomi HyperMInd 

Proactive Intelligence is achieved through Xiaomi HyperMind, enabling devices to proactively

understand user needs and act accordingly. Xiaomi HyperMind utilises the four perceptual capabilities of devices – environment, vision, sound, and behaviour, to learn user preferences and automatically adapt devices to their needs. For instance, if a user habitually turns on the living room light upon unlocking their smart door lock, Xiaomi HyperMind will automatically illuminate the room after learning this pattern, after gaining user consent.

From “Smartphone x AIoT” to “Human x Car x Home” smart ecosystem

At the end of October last year, Xiaomi announced a comprehensive upgrade of its group strategy, transitioning from “Smartphone x AIoT” to “Human x Car x Home” smart ecosystem, with automobiles becoming a new and crucial component of Xiaomi’s strategic focus. With the global launch of Xiaomi 14 Series, new IoT devices, and the reveal of Xiaomi SU7, all driven and connected by Xiaomi HyperOS,

Xiaomi further establishes its leading role in technological innovation. The advancements in this portfolio underscores Xiaomi’s unwavering commitment to innovation and exceptional user experience

Pricing and Availability 

Xiaomi 14 is priced at SGD 999 (12GB + 256GB) and SGD 1,199 (12GB + 512GB).

Available in 3 colours – Black, White and Jade Green

Xiaomi 14 Ultra is priced at SGD 1,699 (16GB + 512GB)

Available in two colours – Black and White

The Xiaomi 14 Series can be purchased via Authorized Xiaomi Stores, partner stores and Shopee

(Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Ultra).

[Photos shot with Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G during Xiaomi media launch event in Singapore]

* Information courtesy of Xiaomi and APRW *

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