Xiaomi Introduces the Xiaomi 15, Bringing Pinnacle Photography to Filipinos

Xiaomi today announced the release of its latest flagship smartphone lineup, the Xiaomi 15, at an exclusive launch event at One Ayala, Makati. The Xiaomi 15 is set to bring Pinnacle Photography to Filipino mobile photography enthusiasts looking for an upgrade to their everyday setup.

Positioned as the ultimate photography flagship, the Xiaomi 15 empowers Filipinos to capture stunning photos and videos in any scenario with its Leica-engineered Summilux optical lens. Powered by the latest Xiaomi HyperOS 2, the Xiaomi 15 introduces a comprehensive upgraded system experience, optimizing performance, connectivity, and AI capabilities for a seamless next-generation mobile experience.

Xiaomi 15: All-round flagship excellence in compact form

Crafted for optimal convenience and portability, the Xiaomi 15 is available in three colors – Black, White, and Green pure color models, which boasts attractive shimmering curves from heat-bent glass.³ Featuring an integrated volcano-shaped deco, the Xiaomi 15 has a fluid design that feels solid and durable, with a micro-curved aluminum frame offering up to 33% improvement in strength.¹ An impressive screen-to-body ratio of 94%,⁴ and ultra-thin bezels of only 1.38mm are made possible with the latest LIPO technology,¹ ensuring precise molding between body and frame.

The Xiaomi 15 boasts a versatile triple-camera system that delivers exceptional image quality. Spanning extended focal lengths from 14mm to 120mm, it provides remarkable clarity and versatility for every shot. The main camera of the Xiaomi 15 features a Leica Summilux optical lens, incorporating a 7P aspherical high-transmittance with an anti-glare coating and a large ƒ/1.62 aperture for superior light capture and exceptional clarity in various lighting conditions. Equipped with the Light Fusion 900 high dynamic sensor, it delivers a professional-grade photography experience across three key focal lengths: 23mm, 28mm, and 35mm. For detailed telephoto shots, the Xiaomi 15 features a Leica 60mm floating telephoto camera, utilizing 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 ƒ/2.2 aperture, unlocks new creative possibilities, enabling breathtaking wide-angle photography.

Designed for speed and precision, Fastshot mode enables ultra-fast street photography with an impressive capture speed of just 0.6 seconds across all focal lengths,ensuring that every fleeting moment is preserved. 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. A 4-Mic array enhances the experience by delivering immersive, spatial audio recording for a truly cinematic touch.

The Xiaomi 15 incorporates a compact 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED (2670 x 1200) display with a pixel density 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, the screen gives a 10% reduction in power consumption,⁵ resulting in more colorful and more vibrant visuals, enabling users to enjoy content comfortably while enhancing overall efficiency. Additionally, Xiaomi 15 is TÜV Rheinland certified for Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), Flicker-Free and Circadian Friendly, featuring DC dimming across all brightness levels to ensure a comfortable viewing experience even during extended use.

Feel the full power of the latest high-performance hardware

The Xiaomi 15 enhances the mobile user experience by integrating a next-generation processor platform with advanced cooling technology and cutting-edge battery optimizations.

The Xiaomi 15 is powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform, delivering an impressive 45% CPU performance boost and a 52% reduction in power consumption,¹ along with a remarkable 44% GPU performance boost and a 46% power consumption decrease,¹ compared to the previous generations.

Equipped with the Xiaomi IceLoop cooling system, both devices achieve 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.

In terms of battery and charging, the Xiaomi 15 utilizes the Xiaomi Surge Battery Management System to ensure extended performance throughout the day and beyond.⁷ The Xiaomi 15 is equipped with a 5240mAh (typ) Xiaomi Surge Battery, supporting 90W HyperCharge and 50W wireless HyperCharge.⁷

The Xiaomi 15 Series utilizes the latest LPDDR5X system memory, with Xiaomi 15 featuring UFS 4.0 storage technology, and coming in 12GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB models.⁹

Augment your life with upgraded Xiaomi HyperOS 2 

The Xiaomi 15 Series is powered by the latest Xiaomi HyperOS 2, showcasing three key technological innovations: Xiaomi HyperCore, Xiaomi HyperConnect,15 and Xiaomi HyperAI.10 These innovations give users an enhanced mobile experience in functionality, system fluidity, cross-platform connectivity, security, privacy, and access to next-generation AI interactions and AI-driven productivity tools.

Xiaomi HyperAI enhances user productivity and creativity with a powerful suite of AI tools. This includes features such as AI Writing and AI Speech Recognition, along with several other tools designed to boost efficiency. To help users unlock their full creative potential, AI Creativity Assistant offers next-generation photographic and videography tools.¹³ These tools include AI Image Enhancement,14 AI Image Expansion,14 AI Eraser Pro,14 AI Reflection Removal, AI Magic Sky, and AI Film, enabling users to achieve professional-quality results swiftly and effortlessly. 

In collaboration between Google and Xiaomi, Google Gemini can now find and take actions across Xiaomi apps,30 giving users direct access to Xiaomi Notes, Xiaomi Calendar and Xiaomi Clock in Gemini, for the first time.

At its foundational core, Xiaomi HyperOS 2 features Xiaomi HyperCore technology, a self-developed technology platform that guarantees optimal system fluidity and performance, system-level application upgrades and more.15 Boasting new and updated aesthetics, 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 that take advantage of an improved graphics subsystem, an all-new home screen design gives users a more seamless, elegant experience. 

Xiaomi HyperConnect breaks down the barriers between devices, platforms, and ecosystems, including PCs and iOS/macOS platforms.16 New features such as Cross-device Camera allow users to access another device’s camera while retaining the exceptional image processing capability of the 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. 

Price and availability

The Xiaomi 15 will be available in three color options: Black, White, and Green.

The Xiaomi 15 comes in 2 storage variants, starting from PHP 45,999 for 12+256GB, and PHP 49,999 for 12+512GB.

When you purchase the Xiaomi 15, 12+512GB from March 7 – 23, 2025, you can also avail of a special promo which includes a free Xiaomi 15 Gift Box set and Instant Photo Printer 1S Set. Get a free Redmi Pad SE 8.7” 4+64GB when you buy the Xiaomi 15 from online stores.

Explore the Xiaomi 15 and order now on the official Xiaomi stores on Shopee and Lazada and offline stores nationwide. Home Credit users can also avail of the 0% Installment promo. 

Xiaomi 15 Quick Specs 

1 Data tested by Xiaomi Internal Labs, actual results may vary.

2 Data tested by Xiaomi Internal Labs, compared with Xiaomi 13

3 Color availability may vary by region.

4 94% refers to the ratio of the display area and glass screen. 

5 Data tested by Xiaomi Internal Labs, compared with Xiaomi 14.

7 Power adapter included is vary by region. 90W power adapter sold separately. Using 90W power adapter is recommended. Wireless chargers sold separately.

8 Use of eSIM requires a wireless service plan. This service plan may be subject to certain restrictions of use on switching service providers and roaming (even after contract expiration). eSIM availability may vary depending on country/region and carrier. For more details, please contact your carrier for more information.

9 Available storage and RAM are less than the total memory due to storage of operating system and software pre-installed on the device.

10 AI features available via OTA starting from March 2nd. Availability of AI features may vary based on region. Please check your local website for more information.

11 Wi-Fi connectivity (including Wi-Fi frequency bands, Wi-Fi standards and other features as ratified in IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications) may vary based on regional availability and local network support. The function may be added via OTA when and where applicable.

12 Available in select languages. Internet connection required. Check responses for accuracy.

13 Features shall be realized when the system software and the Gallery Editor App are updated to the latest version and internet is connected. Please refer to the actual use.

14 Internet connection required. Check responses for accuracy.

15 Phones and tablets need to be upgraded to Xiaomi HyperOS 2 with Bluetooth and WLAN settings activated, log in to the same Xiaomi account, and make sure “Settings-Xiaomi Interconnectivity” is turned on. Availability of specific features, and services may vary depending on software version, apps and phone model, please refer to the actual use.

16 Installation of “Xiaomi Connectivity Service” app is required for compatibility with iOS/macOS platforms.

17 Please check local sales channels for specific availability in your region.

18 This promotion is available exclusively to new to Spotify Premium users, redeeming an individual plan. Spotify reserves the right to cancel the promotion at any time. T&Cs apply.

19 New YouTube Premium users only. Terms apply. Monthly subscription fee starts at the end of trial. Cancel anytime.

20 The device is certified to be water and dust resistant exclusively under specific laboratory conditions not corresponding to normal use conditions. The warranty does not cover liquid damage caused by conditions other than test conditions. Ingress protection might deteriorate due to wear and tear, physical damage and/or disassembly needed for repair. For more information, please see Xiaomi official website.

21 The screen supports a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz. The screen refresh rate may be slightly different under different application interfaces and game image qualities. Please refer to the actual experience.

22 Please consult the local seller on the availability of the power adapter in the box.

23 Availability of Xiaomi Pad 7, Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, and relevant accessories may vary across different regions, sold separately.

24 Xiaomi Focus Pen is compatible with Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4, Xiaomi Pad 7 and Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro.

25 Prices listed below reflect European sales prices of the devices sold. Global prices may vary depending on VAT, taxes, and other factors.

26 128GB storage variant uses UFS 3.1, while 256GB and 512GB storage variants use UFS 4.0.

27 Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro Matte Glass Version sold separately and is only available for specific model.

28 Configurations available may differ across regions. Available storage and RAM are less than the total memory due to the storage of the operating system and software pre-installed on the device. 

29 Data tested in Xiaomi Internal Labs; the 200% volume boost is achieved by increasing the volume to 16 levels compared to 15 levels. Actual effects may vary depending on software and usage scenarios; please refer to the actual experience for final results.

30 Results for illustrative purposes may vary. Check responses for accuracy. Internet connection and compatible operating system required. Availability may vary by device, country and language. Google and Gemini are trademarks of Google LLC.

31 Qualcomm, Snapdragon and Adreno are trademarks or registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

About Xiaomi Corporation

Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform at its core.

Embracing our vision of “Make friends with users and be the coolest company in the users’ hearts”, Xiaomi continuously pursues innovations, high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology.

Xiaomi is one of the world’s leading smartphone companies. In September 2024, the MAU reached approximately 685.8 million globally. The company has also established the world’s leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform, reached approximately 861.4 million smart devices connected to its platform (excluding smartphones, laptops and tablets) as of September 30, 2024. In October 2023, Xiaomi upgraded its strategy to “Human × Car × Home” smart ecosystem, seamlessly merges personal devices, smart home products, and cars. Xiaomi always centers on humanity and is committed to providing comprehensive, better connected experiences. Xiaomi products are present in more than 100 countries and regions around the world. In August 2024, Xiaomi was included in the Fortune Global 500 list for the sixth year in a row.

Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng TECH Index and Hang Seng China 50 Index.