Launch report · Xiaomi
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Leica triple-50 MP flagship without the Ultra's 1-inch sensor — or its $1,400 price.
SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2024·$680·Score 87/100
Xiaomi 15 Pro brings the Leica Summilux main, 3× periscope and silicon-carbon 6,100 mAh of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra to a $680 frame — but stays exclusive to mainland China retail. Against the Galaxy S25+ (smaller battery, longer support) and OnePlus 13 (similar value, no periscope), it wins on hardware-per-dollar but loses on global service.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.73" LTPO OLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.44 OIS
Battery
6,100 mAh
Weight
213 g
What stands out
- Full Leica periscope at sub-Ultra price.
- 6,100 mAh silicon-carbon battery.
- SD 8 Elite + UFS 4.0 + Wi-Fi 7.
- IP68 + Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0.
What to watch
- HyperOS 2 still ad-laden in China builds.
- 4 years of OS updates vs 6 for Samsung/Apple.
- 213 g is heavy for the size.
- No global launch — grey-market only outside CN.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1,199 · score 92/100