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Xiaomi 15 Extremely: Two-minute assessment
Say howdy to a different bombastic entrant in Xiaomi’s Extremely collection. The Xiaomi 15 Extremely leads with its Leica-backed digital camera array, made all of the extra outstanding by the prevailing 1-inch 50MP foremost sensor being joined by a brand new, bigger 1/1.4-inch 200MP telephoto sensor.
As with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, it takes excellent pictures that do not look as processed or technically ‘excellent’ as what you would possibly anticipate out of Google‘s Pixel imaging pipeline, however they’re probably higher for it. In the meantime, its videography abilities have been tailor-made to satisfy and beat the likes of the iPhone 16 Pro collection throughout areas together with decision, management, and LOG video seize.
Past the superb imaging expertise, the cellphone’s underlining internals impress, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite working the present. That is backed up by tangible optimization advantages from Xiaomi HyperCore useful resource administration, a brand new IceCool vapor chamber, and the quickest storage and RAM you may discover on any cellphone out proper now.
HyperOS 2.0 (atop Android 15) expands on the AI function set launched on the 14 Extremely, with helpful translation, productiveness and picture enhancing instruments. There’s nothing that units Xiaomi’s AI function set aside from main rivals, however it delivers on its guarantees (save for Reflection Removing, which refused to work accurately in testing).
Past AI, there’s a wealth of good refinements to the appear and feel of the person expertise, nevertheless inconsistencies and a few inexplicable decisions imply Xiaomi’s interface stays one of many extra convoluted and trickier to cope with. The corporate has additionally solely dedicated to 4 years of OS and 6 years of safety updates, lagging behind trade leaders and harming the cellphone’s long-term worth proposition.
The display screen is gorgeous and boasts higher drop resistance than its predecessor’s, whereas the brand new Si-C (silicon carbide) battery lasts much less time than anticipated however might be replenished rapidly, because of speedy 90W charging. Presumedly as a result of some EU regulation, 15 Ultras bought within the EU include a smaller battery than their Chinese language counterparts, though this is not an ailment that is distinctive to Xiaomi.
All in all, Xiaomi has improved on every little thing that made the final Extremely so nice, whereas many of the weaknesses are persistent ache factors, extra deeply rooted in Xiaomi’s method (primarily to software program).
For the worth, this can be a respectable uber-flagship, nevertheless these hoping to get their arms on one in markets just like the US or Australia can have a tricky time doing so, as Xiaomi would not promote its telephones in these areas, and provider help is not assured.
Xiaomi 15 Extremely assessment: Worth and availability
- Priced from £1,299 / €1,599
- Launched February 27 in China, March 2 internationally
- Restricted to no availability in US and Australia
As with its predecessor, followers in Xiaomi’s homeland of China had been handled to a local launch of the 15 Extremely first, on February 27. The corporate then staged a world launch in Barcelona simply days later, on March 2.
The cellphone went on sale on the identical day, at 14:30pm GMT, coming in with a beginning value of £1,299 / €1,599 throughout the UK and Europe (the identical as its predecessor, within the UK). In some markets, there’s additionally the next 1TB storage mannequin, which prices £200 extra.
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Storage |
US value |
UK value |
AU value |
|---|---|---|---|
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512GB |
N/A (roughly $1,640) |
£1,299 |
N/A (roughly AU$2,570) |
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1TB |
N/A (roughly $1,900) |
£1,499 |
N/A (roughly AU$2,970) |
In areas just like the UK, the Xiaomi 15 Extremely undercuts precept rivals – the Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max – by £50 and £100 respectively, when evaluating like-for-like storage capacities. The principle distinction being that each of these options might be had for much less, in the event you’re keen to drop right down to 256GB of onboard area, which Xiaomi would not supply with the 15 Extremely. Each additionally include much less RAM than the Xiaomi.
As ever with Chinese language cellphone makers corresponding to Xiaomi, whereas the 15 Extremely’s March 2 launch was heralded as its ‘worldwide’ launch, the model would not promote smartphones in key markets just like the US and Australia (though you will see that their sensible residence and life-style merchandise there). As such, past importing or shopping for by way of third-party retailers, you will not discover the Xiaomi 15 Extremely domestically; to not point out there could also be provider band incompatibilities with networks in these markets.
Xiaomi 15 Extremely assessment: Specs
| Row 0 – Cell 0 | Row 0 – Cell 1 |
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Dimensions: |
161.4 x 75.3 x 9.35mm (Silver Chrome mannequin = 9.48mm) |
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Weight: |
226g (Silver Chrome mannequin = 229g) |
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Show: |
6.73-inch, 20:9, 3200 x 1440, 1-120Hz LTPO AMOLED |
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Chipset: |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
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RAM: |
16GB (LPDDR5X) |
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Storage: |
512GB, 1TB (UFS 4.0) |
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OS (at launch): |
Xiaomi HyperOS 2 (Android 15) |
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Major digital camera: |
50MP 23mm, f/1.63, 1-inch Sony LYT-900 w/ OIS |
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Extremely-wide digital camera: |
50MP 14mm, f/2.2, Samsung ISOCELL JN5 w/ 115º FoV |
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Telephoto digital camera: |
50MP 70mm, f/1.8, floating 3x Sony IMX858 w/ OIS + 10cm macro mode |
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Secondary telephoto digital camera: |
200MP 100mm, f2.6, periscope 4.3x Samsung ISOCELL HP9 w/ OIS |
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Entrance digital camera: |
32MP 21mm OmniVision OV32B w/ 90º FoV |
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Battery: |
5,410mAh |
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Charging: |
90W wired, 80W wi-fi |
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Colours: |
Black, white, Silver Chrome |
Xiaomi 15 Extremely assessment: Design
- Leica camera-inspired colorway
- Xiaomi Defend Glass 2.0 w/ improved drop resistance
- IP68-certified towards mud and water
After dropping down show sizes following the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, subsequent generations of the collection have typically hovered across the similar weight and dimensions, and that continues with the 15 Extremely.
It is a hefty machine (226g or 229g, relying in your selection of end), and a hair thicker than its predecessor. That makes it one of many weightiest sweet bar flagships of the present era and a trait you may discover in extended use, even when it does additionally reinforce the Extremely’s air of premium energy.
Aesthetically, the pillowed glass entrance, chamfered metallic body and enormous round digital camera bump are in step with the aesthetic Xiaomi has cultivated over the previous few generations of Extremely, and stands aside from the extra square-jawed appears to be like of its most outstanding rivals (save for, maybe, the equally curvaceous Honor Magic 7 Pro).
One of the notable beauty modifications is to the digital camera {hardware}. While the round quad-sensor array on the 13 Extremely and 14 Extremely provided a delightful symmetry, Xiaomi has needed to shuffle issues round fairly drastically to accommodate the cellphone’s new headline telephoto snapper. The result’s an asymmetrical assortment of lenses that I would say is weaker visually however provides the 15 Extremely a extra utilitarian look, which some would possibly respect.
Together with the bottom all-black and all-white colorways – as was obtainable on the 14 Extremely – this 12 months you even have the choice of a Silver Chrome variant (pictured), which tries to evoke the visible identification of Leica’s iconic M3.
It is a bit on the nostril, as a illustration of the continued model partnership between Xiaomi and Leica goes, however it’s additionally undeniably distinct. Two-thirds of the cellphone’s ‘aerospace-grade’ fiberglass again is wrapped in black fake leather-based, which stands in distinction to the satin-finish silver it is subsequent to.
The leather-based has the sensible bonus of added grip and after two weeks of testing, hasn’t but proven any indicators of damage. That could be right down to the truth that I additionally threw on the included shiny clear hard-shell case at any time when taking the cellphone out and about, although.
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With regards to sturdiness, like its predecessors, the 15 Extremely packs IP68-certified mud and water resistance, which whereas nice, does now technically lag behind key rivals, just like the Oppo Find X8 Pro, OnePlus 13 and aforementioned Magic 7 Professional. Along with IP68-protection, all three of those options have adopted IP69-certification too (try our decide of the best rugged phones for a rundown of a number of the hardiest handsets on the market).
Whereas that pillowed glass frontage does appear somewhat uncovered, particularly in the event you had been to fumble the 15 Extremely face-down, it is clad in Xiaomi Defend Glass 2.0. The 14 Extremely sported its first-gen Defend Glass, which claimed to be 10x extra drop resistant than the Gorilla Glass Victus on the 13 Extremely, whereas the two.0 variant is supposedly 16x extra resistant, in comparison with Victus. In idea, a drop on that ‘All Spherical Liquid Show’ should not show deadly.
Xiaomi hasn’t eradicated Corning’s presence from the Extremely outright, nevertheless, with Gorilla Glass 7i masking the digital camera array on the cellphone’s again. Regardless of being as scratch resistant because the model’s top-tier Victus 2 glass, when paying Extremely costs, I would have hoped for sapphire glass or one thing with even increased scratch resistance (even on the expense of drop sturdiness), contemplating a part of its job is guaranteeing digital camera readability.
Xiaomi 15 Extremely assessment: Show & audio
- 6.73-inch 2K 20:9 (3200 x 1440) LTPO AMOLED
- 1Hz to 120Hz variable refresh price
- Improved ‘multi-scenario’ 3,200-nit peak brightness
The principle generational enchancment to the viewing expertise on the 15 Extremely is its increased peak brightness: an emissive 3,200-nit ceiling that outpaces all its mainstream rivals (the closest being the Tremendous Actua show on the Pixel 9 Pro line, at 3,000-nits), solely actually falling wanting Oppo’s and OnePlus’ newest flagships, which each declare to succeed in as excessive as 4,500-nits.
As with the 14 Extremely, the viewing expertise right here is certainly glorious. Out of the field, it serves up Full HD+ visuals and a dynamic refresh price (between 1 and 120Hz), nevertheless, you might have the choice to crank the decision up within the settings menu, to take advantage of the cellphone’s spectacular 522ppi pixel density. You too can repair movement at 60Hz (for decrease energy consumption) or 120Hz (for extra fluid viewing), and you’ll even drive that increased refresh price on an app-by-app foundation.
Together with choices for decision and HDR upscaling, in addition to movement smoothing and TÜV Rheinland-certified blue gentle eye safety, the 15 Extremely’s show additionally makes the swap to an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, which proves sooner and extra dependable than the earlier optical answer, even when your arms are somewhat moist.
Regardless of an asymmetrical down and forward-firing stereo speaker pair, the Xiaomi 15 Extremely outputs sound with clear separation and readability by nearly the whole thing of its quantity vary.
At most quantity, the steadiness of upper frequencies begins to waver, whereas bass is current all through, however might be extra outstanding within the combine. Dolby Atmos help brings with it a set of EQ sliders (together with presets) and there is efficient spatial audio too.
- Show & audio rating: 4.5 / 5
Xiaomi 15 Extremely assessment: Software program
- Launches on HyperOS 2.0 atop Android 15
- New AI options embrace Interpreter and Reflection Removing
- 4 years of OS + 6 years of safety updates
Final 12 months marked a reasonably notable shift for Xiaomi’s cellular person expertise. The corporate retired MIUI and changed it with HyperOS, which though acquainted on the floor, served up some notable quality-of-life enhancements behind the scenes (it took up considerably much less area in your machine’s storage, for instance). It additionally served because the launchpad for his or her AI function set.
Now, the Xiaomi 15 collection arrives on HyperOS 2.0 (working atop Android 15). For probably the most half it provides an additional layer of visible polish, with the likes of the Inventive Lock Screens now capable of help video, alongside refined new animations all through the UI that typically elevate the expertise (even when some could be somewhat heavy-handed).
Higher distinction and reworked UI parts throughout the Settings, Clock and Calendar apps, make them simpler to make use of, as do a tweaked quantity management format and the power to long-press on management panel entries – like brightness – to develop and entry extra options (very iOS-like in its execution).
Frustratingly, Xiaomi insists on persevering with to bury or fully disguise some elementary Android controls (corresponding to Further Dim) with out clarification, however it does no less than lastly allow you to toggle Immediately’s Suggestions off, which suggests there’s much less cruft inside your private home display screen app folders.
HyperOS is a deeply customizable and succesful person expertise, offered you’ve got obtained the stones to be taught its nuances and forgive its inconsistencies.
There are new and improved AI instruments spanning writing, picture enhancing, and language throughout HyperOS 2.0, with Xiaomi’s repetoire most carefully mirroring experiences from the likes of OnePlus. Apple, Oppo, Samsung and Google have all leant somewhat tougher into generative imagery on their newest gadgets, which is not actually a part of the expertise on the 15 Extremely, past picture enlargement and the ever-creepy AI portrait (try our Xiaomi 14 review for a deep-dive on that).
The AI Writing toolset has been fleshed out, with summarization, proofreading, extension and tone alteration; all in a useful pop-up card that, as soon as once more, appears to be like suspiciously like Apple Intelligence‘s interface. Like Samsung’s Writing Help, you may name on these instruments basically wherever you enter textual content, which creates extra alternatives to truly use them.
The interpretation app – AI Subtitle – has a effectively thought out and simple to make use of interface, permitting for conversational use with a speaker sitting both facet of the cellphone, whereas the prevailing picture enhancing instruments (Increase, Erase, and Sky) have been joined by Improve and Take away Reflections choices (though the latter was subsequent to ineffective, in testing).
Erase has additionally been bumped as much as Erase Professional, which makes use of a bigger mannequin for improved outcomes, nevertheless, in contrast to the bottom function, it depends on an energetic web connection to operate. Actually, when disabling my knowledge connection, virtually not one of the 15 Extremely’s AI options labored offline, suggesting that the all depend on off-device processing to various levels (the exceptions being the bottom Erase, Take away Reflections and Sky picture enhancing instruments).
On the cellphone’s Chinese language launch, Xiaomi additionally showcased interconnectivity with iOS, iPadOS and MacOS gadgets, together with Oppo Find N5-like display screen mirroring and wi-fi file switch, which is on monitor to return to international gadgets within the close to future (as such, I have never been capable of take a look at this function).
A part of the worth justification, in the case of these top-shelf telephones, is that they arrive with long-term help. Apple, Google and Samsung all supply a dedication to round seven years of operating system and safety updates, so you understand your cellphone shall be supported for the complete time you utilize it, and in addition profit from new performance over time too.
Regardless of an improved six years’ dedication to safety updates with the 15 Extremely, Xiaomi has solely promised 4 years of OS updates, which hurts the cellphone’s worth proposition, relative to a number of the best phones already in the marketplace.
Xiaomi 15 Extremely assessment: Cameras
- 50MP f/1.63, 1-inch Sony LYT-900 foremost sensor w/ OIS
- 50MP f/2.2, Samsung ISOCELL JN5 ultra-wide w/ 115º FoV
- 50MP f/1.8, floating 3x Sony IMX858 telephoto w/ OIS + 10cm macro mode
- 200MP f/2.6, periscope 4.3x Samsung ISOCELL HP9 telephoto w/ OIS
- 32MP OmniVision OV32B entrance digital camera w/ 90º FoV
The earlier Extremely – with the identical 1-inch foremost Sony sensor – for my part, captured pictures as shut as any cellphone has but come to emulating what you would possibly extra readily anticipate from the best cameras.
Many of the best camera phones – the Pixels and Galaxys of the world – take technically glorious smartphone pictures; replete with tone mapping and HDR processing, element enhancement and face brightening. Whereas the 15 Extremely has entry to all these similar tips, nevertheless, it handles photos very in another way… extra authentically.
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Xiaomi’s processing is not as technically savvy as, say, Google’s and the digital camera system generally is a little inconsistent – particularly with attributes like white steadiness and edge detection (very like on the 14 Extremely) – however it would not draw back from distinction and shadow, which when twinned with the pure depth impact afforded to that 1-inch sensor, may help you seize actually arresting pictures with out actually making an attempt.
Add to that the Professional mode handbook controls and baked-in Leica filters, and there is a lot you are able to do with that foremost snapper, with out the necessity for post-capture enhancing. That lead 50MP sensor is simply the beginning, in fact.
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The rationale this cellphone’s digital camera system appears to be like so bodily totally different to its predecessor’s is as a result of Xiaomi wanted to make room for an enormous new 1/1.4-inch telephoto sensor (up from 1/2.51-inches). The 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP9 that Vivo put to work on its most up-to-date flagship – the X200 Professional – now additionally finds a house on the 15 Extremely.
Right here, it serves up an equal 100mm focal size, and helps construct on the prevailing digital camera system’s spectacular versatility. That enormous dimension means it is in a position to absorb way more gentle than your common periscopic telephoto sensor (Xiaomi claims 136% greater than the 14 Extremely’s equal), however it’s additionally doubtless the explanation why the 15 Extremely misplaced out on its predecessor’s mechanical aperture; there simply wasn’t room.
As trade-offs go, it is a compromise I welcome, as this increased constancy telephoto is way extra sensible throughout zoom, portrait and even macro taking pictures. Talking of macro, one of many greatest limitations of such a big foremost sensor is its minimal focal vary, which is why it is a reduction that the automated macro mode kicks in and switches to a pleasingly competent ultra-wide.
Not being unable to cease down in notably brilliant taking pictures situations might irk videographers, however no less than the Images Equipment permits for ND filters and the like, even when that is extra of a band-aid than an answer
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In addition to filters, Leica’s involvement expands to 2 taking pictures profiles: Leica Vibrant (the default on Xiaomi’s telephones) and the extra muted Leica Genuine (see above), whereas some top quality filters might be activatated in-camera too (the monochromatic ‘Blue’ was a private spotlight).
Xiaomi made a giant music and dance in regards to the 14 Professional’s video chops, regardless that stabilization at some resolutions was horrible at launch (later fastened by way of software program updates). Fortunately, that does not look like an issue with the 15 Extremely’s videography abilities. You may swap between all of the cellphone’s rear sensors whereas recording at as much as 4K/30fps, with choices for 4K/120fps, and even 8K/30fps seize, if desired.
The 15 Extremely additionally joins an unique group, by being the one different cellphone moreover the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro strains to help ACES (Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences) Log video seize (alongside Dolby Imaginative and prescient recording); making it a strong selection for severe videographers, particularly those that want Android to iOS.
Xiaomi 15 Extremely assessment: Efficiency
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC
- LPDDR5X RAM & UFS 4.1 storage
- Xiaomi HyperCore system administration
As with the remainder of 2025’s Android flagship contingent to this point, the 15 Extremely arrives working on Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset; in most areas accompanied by 16GB of RAM and 512GB or 1TB of the quickest and most energy environment friendly UFS 4.1 storage in the marketplace (there’s a 12GB RAM/256GB model that is trickier to return by).
Xiaomi says the chip serves up 45% higher multi-core CPU efficiency (in comparison with the 14 Extremely), synthetic benchmarking locations on equal footing with the current Honor Magic 7 Professional and the corporate even featured a slide throughout its Chinese language launch, highlighting each side during which it trumps the iPhone 16 Professional Max; together with gaming and networking efficiency.
A brand new twin channel ‘IceLoop’ vapour chamber affords enhanced cooling, which in real-world testing ensured that even after an hour’s gameplay on a demanding title like Zenless Zone Zero with cranked visible settings (i.e. 60fps as an alternative of 30fps), the cellphone by no means rose previous a slight heat.
Sport Turbo can also be on-hand to prioritize gaming efficiency, whereas additionally silencing notifications and the like, though discovering find out how to carry the app onto your private home display screen to handle put in video games takes some doing (trace: it is hidden inside Xiaomi’s Safety app, of all locations).
As with each different cellphone that depends on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, it affords buckets of headroom, guaranteeing no matter cellphone it is in will really feel quick and stay succesful longer than most others in the long run. Xiaomi’s newest HyperCore expertise then sits on prime, higher managing useful resource allocation, in order that opening and reopening apps is quicker; which means much less time looking at these preliminary splash screens than earlier than.
Xiaomi 15 Extremely assessment: Battery
- Bigger 5,410mAh battery than predecessor
- As much as 90W wired & 50W wi-fi charging
- 7 hours of screen-on time per cost
Whereas Xiaomi hasn’t disclosed why, as with the Honor Magic 7 Professional, the worldwide model of the Xiaomi 15 Extremely packs in a smaller battery (5,410mAh), in comparison with the Chinese language variant (6,000mAh). That stated, 5,410mAh continues to be fairly capacious, and Xiaomi’s Si-C Surge Battery tech affords up elevated capability, with out including addition bulk to the cellphone’s design; Apple and Samsung ought to take notes.
True to the model, quick charging is a part of the equation right here, with the identical spectacular 90W wired and 80W wi-fi charging help (simply do not anticipate a charger in-box in Europe or the UK).
If you’ll be able to supply the right adapter, at normal speeds the 15 Extremely refilled to 56% in half-hour and hit 100% after 67 minutes. When you dip into the cellphone’s battery settings, nevertheless, you may allow Prime Velocity mode, which warns of extra noticeable heat when charging, within the pursuit of sooner recharge speeds. When enabled, the cellphone hit 44% in half-hour and 100% in 50.
When you’re the forgetful kind, Prime Velocity mode would possibly higher serve you, in any other case the outcomes, to me, counsel it is higher to depart the cellphone in normal charging mode, which nonetheless ought to nonetheless show fast sufficient for many customers (and can doubtless lengthen battery well being).
Whereas benchmarking utilizing PCMark 3.0’s battery take a look at dished out a formidable rating on par to the Extremely’s most like-minded and similarly-capacious Si-C battery-toting rivals, real-world longevity underwhelmed at solely 7 hours of use per cost. That equates to a day’s use, however contemplating the battery tech, system enhancements and capability of the cell(s), I might have anticipated nearer to the Magic 7 Professional, which has a slightly smaller battery however lasted 45% longer in testing.
Do you have to purchase the Xiaomi 15 Extremely?
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Attributes |
Notes |
Score |
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Worth |
Regardless of being some of the costly telephones in the marketplace, it undercuts key rivals. It is only a disgrace it is not as globally obtainable as Apple’s or Samsung’s newest. |
4.5 / 5 |
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Design |
An enormous, heavy machine that, whereas undeniably premium and sturdy, is not fairly as elegant as earlier generations. |
4 / 5 |
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Show & audio |
An already glorious show made smarter and more durable. Speaker are good, however there’s somewhat room for enchancment. |
4.5 / 5 |
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Software program |
Xiaomi has tinkered with many of the HyperOS expertise for its 2.0 launch, primarily for the higher. Xiaomi wants to increase its OS replace dedication, although. |
3.5 / 5 |
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Digicam |
You may see the trade-offs of utilizing such massive sensors, however work with them as an alternative of towards, and pictures from the 15 Extremely will impress and shock again and again. |
4.5 / 5 |
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Efficiency |
Prime-tier silicon, delivering top-tier benchmarking scores, supported by nice cooling and improved system administration that noticeably cuts down app load occasions. |
5 / 5 |
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Battery |
Nice fast-charging capabilities and the newest silicon-carbide battery tech, however underwhelming longevity drag it behind rivals. |
4 / 5 |
Purchase it if…
Do not buy it if…
Xiaomi 15 Extremely assessment: Additionally think about
It is clear from the leap the place the Xiaomi 15 Extremely’s strengths lie, however there are quite a few options that supply one thing comparable or excel in these areas the place Xiaomi nonetheless wants to enhance.
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iPhone 16 Professional Max |
Honor Magic 7 Professional |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely |
|---|---|---|---|
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Worth (at launch): |
From $1,199 / £1,199 / AU$2,149 |
From £1099.99 / €1299.99 |
From $1,299.99 / £1,249 / AU$2,149 |
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Dimensions: |
163 x 77.6 x 8.25mm |
162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8mm |
162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2mm |
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Weight: |
227g |
223g |
218g |
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OS (at launch): |
iOS 18 |
MagicOS 9.0 (atop Android 15) |
One UI 7.0 (atop Android 15) |
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Show: |
6.9-inch (2868 x 1320) 1Hz to 120Hz Tremendous Retina XDR OLED |
6.8-inch 1280 x 2800 1Hz to 120Hz LTPO AMOLED |
6.9-inch (1440 x 3120) 1Hz to 120Hz LTPO OLED |
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Chipset: |
Apple A18 Professional |
Snapdragon 8 Elite |
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
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RAM: |
8GB |
12GB |
12GB |
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Storage: |
256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
512GB |
256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
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Rear Cameras: |
48MP foremost, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP 5x telephoto |
50MP foremost, 50MP ultra-wide, 200MP 3x telephoto |
200MP foremost, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP 3x telephoto, 50MP 5x telephoto |
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Entrance digital camera: |
12MP |
50MP + depth |
12MP |
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Battery: |
4,685mAh w/ 27W wired, 25W wi-fi (MagSafe), 15W wi-fi (Qi2) |
5,270mAh (EU) w/ 100W wired, 80W wi-fi |
5,000mAh w/ 45W wired, 15W wi-fi (Qi2 prepared) |
How I examined the Xiaomi 15 Extremely
- Assessment take a look at interval: two weeks
- Testing included: on a regular basis use together with net looking, social media, pictures, video calling, gaming, streaming video, music playback
- Instruments used: Geekbench 6, Geekbench ML, 3DMark, native Android stats, Xiaomi 120W charger
Xiaomi despatched me the 15 Extremely simply forward of its Chinese language and worldwide launch occasions. I used the cellphone as my every day driver over a few weeks; taking it to social occasions for digital camera testing, gaming and different common smartphone use; from sensible residence management to social media and net looking.
Benchmarks had been carried out in each Balanced and Efficiency modes, though more often than not Balanced mode outcomes had been truly excessive. As usually occurs, Xiaomi gadgets block entry to servers for graphical benchmarking apps, so I used to be solely capable of quantify CPU efficiency, whereas graphical testing was anecdotal, based mostly on gaming utilization and the like.
Having reviewed smartphones for almost 15 years, together with quite a few Xiaomi smartphones, in addition to gadgets from the corporate’s key competitors, I felt geared up to assessment this flagship, assessing its strengths and skills towards the market it is competing in.
First reviewed February 2025