Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The 200MP Beast with Insane Features You Can't Miss!

 The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is launched featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, with its global debut set for March 2.

Xiaomi has launched the 15 Ultra smartphone in China, equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a 6.73-inch LTPO display. Priced at 6,499 yuan, it will make its global debut on March 2 at MWC. The phone features a 200MP periscope camera and a 6,000mAh battery.

Xiaomi has officially unveiled its latest flagship, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, in China. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the device features a 6.73-inch LTPO display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and an impressive peak HDR brightness of 3,200 nits.

Pricing and Availability

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is priced at 6,499 yuan (around ₹78,024) and will be available for purchase in China. The global launch is scheduled for March 2 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. However, specific details regarding its availability in global markets, including India, are yet to be announced.

Key Specifications

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra continues the brand’s commitment to advanced photography. It features a quad-camera setup housed in a large circular module, inspired by Leica's camera design. The standout upgrade is the 200MP periscope camera with 4.3x zoom, designed to enhance low-light photography. This new lens replaces the previous 5x zoom lens, offering a larger sensor and a faster aperture to improve performance in challenging lighting conditions.

The remaining three rear cameras on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are all 50MP sensors, with the primary camera now featuring a fixed f/1.63 aperture for improved image quality.

Under the hood, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, delivering top-tier performance. The device also boasts a 6.73-inch LTPO display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and a peak HDR brightness of 3,200 nits for an exceptional viewing experience.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is equipped with a significantly larger 6,000mAh battery. However, the charging speeds remain the same as its predecessor, offering 90W wired charging and 80W wireless charging. It's important to note that the device does not support the Qi2 wireless charging standard.

Additional Features

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra retains its IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, ensuring durability in various conditions. Xiaomi is also introducing its third-generation Photography Kit as an optional add-on. This kit includes a camera grip with controls such as a shutter button, video button, zoom lever, and exposure dial to enhance the photography experience.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is set to make its global debut soon, with more details on its international pricing and availability expected to be revealed at MWC 2024.