Renowned tipster Digital Chat Station has recently shared important information about an upcoming flagship device, likely to be named the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. This device is anticipated to debut in the first quarter of next year and is expected to represent Xiaomi’s most cutting-edge product, following the legacy of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Impressive Camera Features
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is set to feature a remarkable quad-camera arrangement that includes three 50MP lenses alongside a striking 200MP telephoto lens. This telephoto lens is designed to provide not only conventional zoom functions but also capabilities for low-light telephoto shots and ultra-telephoto macro photography, making the Xiaomi 15 Ultra an appealing choice for photography fans. Although the exact details about the 50MP sensors are still under wraps, the primary sensor is likely to be a large one, possibly over 1 inch, with a fixed aperture, continuing the trend of using large sensors in Xiaomi's premium models.
Comparison with Xiaomi 14 Ultra
In comparison, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra features a similar quad-camera configuration with a 50MP rear camera equipped with a 1" Sony LYT-900 sensor, a variable aperture ranging from f/1.63 to f/4, Hyper OIS, LED flash, and a Leica Summilux lens. This setup is further enhanced by a 50MP ultra-wide angle lens with a 122° field of view and an f/1.8 aperture, offering 5cm super macro capabilities. Additionally, it includes a 50MP telephoto lens with 3.2X zoom at 10cm and an f/1.8 aperture, as well as a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 5X zoom at 30cm and an f/2.5 aperture, both featuring OIS. All three of these lenses utilize the Sony IMX858 sensor.
Speculations on New Technologies
While it's unclear if the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will maintain the same sensor for its ultra-wide lens, there are rumors suggesting that the 200MP telephoto lens may utilize Samsung’s HP3 sensor, which could allow for up to 10x optical zoom. The HP3 is a 200MP mobile image sensor with 0.56-micron pixels and triple ISO functionalities, already found in several high-end competitor devices.
