Launch report · Xiaomi
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: A camera-first flagship with a 200 MP periscope and Leica optics.
SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2025·$1,499·Score 89/100
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a camera platform first and a phone second — the 1-inch main sensor and 200 MP periscope are class-defining. You pay for it: $1,499, 226 g, and a 4-year update policy that does not match the price.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.73" LTPO AMOLED
Chipset
SD 8 Elite
Memory
16 GB · 512 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.63
Battery
5,410 mAh
Weight
226 g
What stands out
- One of the best phone camera systems ever — especially the 200 MP periscope.
- 1-inch main sensor delivers genuinely DSLR-like depth.
- 90 W wired + 80 W wireless charging.
- Bright, high-resolution Dolby Vision display.
What to watch
- Priced at $1,499 — among the most expensive flagships.
- Heavy at 226 g.
- 4-year OS update policy trails Apple and Samsung.
- HyperOS still ships with bloat in some regions.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 18 Pro Max
$1199 · score 94/100