Xiaomi 15: Everything you need to know about Xiaomi’s 2025 flagship


The Xiaomi 14 continues to be a great all-round device if you want powerful hardware in a smaller chassis, and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has one of the best camera packages of 2024. Xiaomi is building on that momentum with the introduction of the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro; both models are now live in China, and will be making their way to global markets shortly. 

Chinese manufacturers have gotten into the habit of releasing their next-gen flagships before the end of the year in China, with a global launch usually slated for Q1 the following year. Xiaomi isn’t looking to wait that long, and has stated that it will release the Xiaomi 15 globally before the end of the year, so that should be welcome news if you’re looking to upgrade. 

Xiaomi 15: Design

Xiaomi 15 colors

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Xiaomi used to be known for its ever-changing designs, with every new device featuring an entirely new aesthetic that had to little to no resemblance to its predecessor. Thankfully, the brand is now building a cohesive design that translates across generations, and that means the Xiaomi 15 has a lot of similarities to the Xiaomi 14 — and even the Xiaomi 13. 

The phone has the same flat sides, but the beveled finish should make it comfortable to hold and use. Just like last year, the device is on the smaller end of the scale, and you get 50:50 weight distribution. Xiaomi is using a glass back with a sandblasted finish to give the device a velvet-like texture, and it is available in four colors. While the overall size is the same, the Xiaomi 15 has a significantly bigger 5400mAh battery while maintaining the same weight as the Xiaomi 14, and that’s great to see. 

Xiaomi 15 Pro colors

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The Xiaomi 15 Pro uses the same design but has a bigger OLED panel, and the device gets enticing camera upgrades. The Pro model was limited to China last year, and it remains to be seen if Xiaomi will do something similar this time around. 

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