Xiaomi has just launched the Xiaomi 15 in China and the first reviews are fantastic. The Xiaomi 15 sounds like it may be a good compact flagship phone with upgrades across design, performance, and software. We consulted a number of reviewers who’ve tried it hands on here’s what they said.
Design and Display
The Xiaomi 15 has a refined, modern look reminiscent of top-end devices like the iPhone 16:
- Premium Feel: More refined than the Xiaomi 14, while an edge to edge display feels compact but firm.
- Compact 6.3-Inch Flat Screen: It means usability with a perfect balance of pocketability.
- Enhanced Visual Quality: With very little visible bezels, are brighter and more efficient, ideal for multimedia view.
Performance and Battery
Equipped with the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the Xiaomi 15 delivers:
- Outstanding Gaming and Speed: Its new CPU architecture one make it one of the best performing smartphones in its class, great gameplay with smooth response time.
- Efficient 5,400 mAh Battery: Despite being small, the battery is more efficient on a power management system, allowing it to last longer than the Xiaomi 14.
Camera Improvements
Although the Xiaomi 15 uses similar lenses as its predecessor, camera quality has been enhanced through:
- AI-Enhanced Image Processing: As for the smartness, Xiaomi’s advance algorithms partnered with Snapdragon 8 Elite processor bring you sharp and low noise images.
- Color Accuracy: The over exposed reds that have plagued the Xiaomi 14, in difficult light, have been addressed by the Xiaomi 15, providing much better color balance and detail.
HyperOS 2.0
The Xiaomi 15 is the first to run on HyperOS 2.0, offering:
- Smoother Animations: Fluidly improved and less dropped frames lead to a more refined user experience.
- AI-Driven Customization: New blur effects, dynamic animations and additional personalization options taylor the artist experience with added polish.
- Room for Growth: Despite some of the features still undergoing development, the new OS does the basic job.
Final Thoughts
Starting at the beginning on the positive, first impressions confirm the Xiaomi 15 has style, power, and software improvements, presenting a high bar for compact flagship phones. Mobvoi’s offering is a nice pick in this space because of its sleek design, potent Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and improved camera performance.