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Xiaomi 15

Released March 2025 · Full specs on GSMArena · Updated Apr 30, 2025

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Key specs

Released
March 2025
Launch price (UK)
£899
Form factor
Standard
OS
Android
Display
6.4″
Main camera
50 MP
Telephoto lens
Yes
Battery
5,240 mAh
Wired charging
90 W
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Base storage
256 GB
Weight
191 g
Water resistance
IP68
Software updates
6 years
Sold in
UK · not in US

What the reviewers said

Tech Advisor UK

4/5Apr 30, 2025

A compact flagship with near-complete hardware polish, strong cameras and a big battery, though pricier and held back by busy HyperOS software.

  • Brilliantly balanced cameras with a new telephoto
  • Excellent, accurate and bright AMOLED display
  • Huge battery for a small phone
  • Fast charging and strong performance
  • Compact size with IP68 rating
  • Fussy, charmless HyperOS interface
  • Price increase over Xiaomi 14
  • Design looks very similar to predecessors
  • Telephoto optical zoom weaker than Xiaomi 14
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Trusted Reviews UK

4/5Mar 2, 2025

A powerful, compact flagship with great battery life and a versatile camera setup, held back by heavy HyperOS software changes and a high price for what it offers.

  • Strong performance from Snapdragon 8 Elite
  • Great battery life and fast charging
  • Comprehensive three-camera system with Leica tuning
  • Compact, comfortable design with IP68 rating
  • Bright, sharp AMOLED display
  • Seems expensive for what it offers
  • Heavy bloatware and extensive HyperOS changes
  • Zoom weaker than rivals; AI zoom loses detail
  • Gets warm under load
  • Reduced update promise compared with Google and Samsung
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