Launch report · Xiaomi
Xiaomi 15: Compact SD8 Elite flagship with Leica triple 50 MP and 90 W.
SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2024·€999·Score 86/100
Xiaomi 15 packs the fastest SD8 Elite, a triple 50 MP Leica system and 90 W charging into a compact 191 g body with a 3,200-nit screen. One of the best small flagships of 2024.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.36" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.62
Battery
5,240 mAh
Weight
191 g
What stands out
- SD8 Elite — fastest 2024 chip.
- Triple 50 MP Leica + floating tele.
- 90 W + 50 W wireless + IP68.
- Compact 6.36" / 191 g, 3,200 nits.
What to watch
- Only 2.6× telephoto (not periscope).
- HyperOS ads.
- Pricey at €999.
- No microSD.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199 · score 93/100