SpecEagle review · Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15T review: Dimensity 8400-Ultra value flagship with Leica triple cam.

SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2025·$649
Overall
84/100
Class rank
#1 of 2
Tier
Mid-range
Buy?
At the right price
The verdict, up front

T-line value Leica.

15T brought Leica-tuned triple cameras and the surprisingly powerful Dimensity 8400-Ultra to $649 — Xiaomi's T-line continuing to be the global value answer to the company's pricier mainline flagships.

01Display

88/100

88/100 puts it above the 86-point average for mid-range phones of 2025.

TypeLTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, 3200 nits
Size6.83 inches
Resolution1280 x 2772 px

02Camera

84/100

84/100 puts it above the 82-point average for mid-range phones of 2025.

Main50 MP Sony Lytia 800, f/1.7, OIS
Telephoto50 MP 2x, f/1.9
Ultrawide12 MP, 120 deg
Selfie32 MP
BrandingLeica Summilux-tuned

03Performance

84/100

84/100 puts it above the 80-point average for mid-range phones of 2025.

ChipsetDimensity 8400-Ultra (4nm)
GPUMali-G720 MC7

04Battery

86/100

86/100 — right at the average for mid-range phones of 2025.

Capacity5500 mAh
Charging67W wired, 50W wireless

05Build

80/100

80/100 — right at the average for mid-range phones of 2025.

What works
  • Leica Summilux triple cam at $649
  • 144Hz + 50W wireless + IP68
  • Dimensity 8400-Ultra punches above price
What doesn't
  • No periscope at this price
  • HyperOS 2 still settling
  • No 3.5 mm jack

How this review is built: every section score, spec row and comparison on this page comes from SpecEagle's tracked catalogue — scores weight measured specs against the 2-phone cohort of mid-range devices released around the same time. We don't publish invented lab anecdotes. Spot an error? .