Key Takeaways
1. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is set to launch tomorrow in China, with hands-on videos shared by executive Cici Lao Wei.
2. The device features an impressive telephoto camera, rumored to be a 200 MP periscope sensor.
3. The primary lens remains the Sony LYT-900, offering a 50 MP native output with a 1-inch optical format.
4. The new telephoto sensor is significantly larger than the previous model’s camera, taking up about two-thirds of the device’s width.
5. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the predecessor, is currently priced at $1,029 on Amazon.
Xiaomi’s New Flagship Unveiled
Cici Lao Wei, an executive at Xiaomi, has been actively sharing hands-on videos of the company’s upcoming flagship device, set to launch tomorrow in China. Among the various clips shared recently is a video showcasing a disassembled Xiaomi 15 Ultra being reassembled, which we’ve included below for your viewing.
Exciting Hardware Features
This sneak peek allows us to see some of the new hardware the device is packing, particularly its impressive telephoto camera. The previous model, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, already featured notably large cameras, including a Sony LYT-900 as its primary lens. Interestingly, a leaked spec sheet revealed that Xiaomi has opted for the LYT-900 again for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, promising a 50 MP native output alongside a 1-inch optical format.
An Impressive Telephoto Camera
One of the most discussed features is the rumored 200 MP periscope telephoto camera. According to the video shared, the new 1/1.4-inch sensor appears significantly larger than its 50 MP counterpart used in the previous Xiaomi 14 Ultra (currently priced at $1,029 on Amazon). In fact, the 200 MP sensor seems to take up about two-thirds of the width of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, suggesting it could be around 50 mm wide. For more details, check out the video below.
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