Xiaomi is rumored to be launching the Xiaomi 15 series, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip, in the last week of October. The predecessor, the Xiaomi 14 series, debuted with a starting price of 3,999 Yuan (around $565). It's speculated that the new series will be at least 500 Yuan more expensive. A fresh leak from CNMO indicates the starting prices for the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro models.
Expected Pricing for the Xiaomi 15 Series
According to a tech blogger cited by the publication, the Xiaomi 15 is expected to be priced at 4,599 Yuan (approximately $650), and the 15 Pro at 5,499 Yuan (around $775). The increase in price is attributed to the rising costs of chipsets and storage, prompting smartphone makers to revise their pricing strategies. Remarks by Xiaomi's founder and chairman, Lei Jun, during the Xiaomi 14 launch event, also suggested that the Xiaomi 15 series would surpass the previous starting price of 3,999 Yuan.
Well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo noted that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will utilize TSMC's advanced N3E process, significantly inflating manufacturing costs. The cost of this chip is estimated to be 25 to 30 percent higher than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, ranging from $190 to $200. This surge in chip cost is expected to influence the overall pricing of the Xiaomi 15 series.
Technical Specifications and Features
Leaks suggest that the Xiaomi 15 series will feature substantial upgrades, including large primary sensors, telephoto macro, ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanners, glass bodies, silicon anode batteries, rapid wireless charging, and IP68-rated dust and water resistance. The standard Xiaomi 15 will sport a 1.5K resolution flat screen, focusing on a compact, portable design. In contrast, the Xiaomi 15 Pro will retain a 2K resolution new base material fully equal-depth micro-curved screen with slimmer bezels.
Imaging System Enhancements
The standard version of the Xiaomi 15 is expected to come with a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel telephoto lens. The Xiaomi 15 Pro's imaging system will be even more advanced, featuring a 50-megapixel main camera with a larger lens, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens.
