While Xiaomi is gearing up to release the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro later this month, the flagship model, the 15 Ultra, is set to be unveiled early next year.
New Insights into the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
We've already discussed various specifications and features of the 15 Ultra. Recently, a new leak from China has potentially provided our first glimpse at the phone's design. The leaked design schematics reveal a robust camera arrangement for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
Camera Design Details
From the schematics, it appears that the camera layout on the back of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra shares a resemblance with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. However, there are some changes in the lens configuration. There's one lens at the top, while the other three lenses are located at the bottom, contrasting with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which had two lenses on either side.
The top lens is likely a 200MP periscope telephoto module, expected to utilize the same Samsung ISOCELL HP9 sensor found in the Vivo X100 Ultra. If this is accurate, it would mark an upgrade from the 50MP Sony IMX858 camera used in the 14 Ultra. Right below it, the rumored main camera is a 1-inch sensor, similar to the 14 Ultra, anticipated to be a 50MP Sony LYT-900 sensor, complete with optical image stabilization (OIS).
Remaining Specifications
The ultrawide and telephoto cameras are not likely to change. Xiaomi is expected to retain the 50MP Sony IMX858 lens for both, featuring a 122-degree field of view for the ultrawide and a 75mm focal length for the telephoto. Naturally, Leica tuning will be integrated throughout.
On the front side, the device appears to present flat edges along with a punch-hole cutout in the display.
Performance Expectations
In terms of performance, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is anticipated to be driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC or Snapdragon 8 Elite, depending on its final naming. It will come with up to 24GB of RAM. The device is also expected to pack a large 6,200mAh battery for extended usage while operating on the newest HyperOS 2.0, based on Android 15.
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is designed to feature a 2K display with micro-curvature on all four edges. Additionally, it is rumored to include an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor for easy and secure access.
Material Finishes
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is projected to be available in three different material finishes: plain leather, fiberglass, or ceramic, providing diverse choices to meet various tastes and styles.
