Fresh from its launch in China, the Xiaomi 15 series, including the Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro, and the reputed Xiaomi 15 Ultra and 15S Pro, may soon create a buzz in India as early as next month. However, while there is no official word from the company on this, insiders state that Xiaomi wants to advance the timeline to get the best benefit of premium smartphones ahead of key festive seasons.
The Xiaomi 15 series is expected to be unveiled in India 1.5 months later, in March.
Following are the Key Features of the Xiaomi 15
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset: Provides flagship performance for gaming and multitasking.
- Leica-Tuned Cameras: Improved low-light photography, AI-powered video.
- 1200 x 2670 AMOLED Display: 120Hz LTPOs with Dolby Vision support.
- 5,400mAh Batteries + 90 Charging: All-day power, ultra-fast refuels.
While Xiaomi skipped the launch of the Xiaomi 14 Pro in Global last year, the company did launch the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Ultra back in March 2024. A more recent release this year suggests a strategic push to get ahead of competitors like Samsung and OnePlus. This year will also skip Xiaomi 15 Pro global launch.
For Xiaomi, however, an offer in both premium and budget segments points toward the ambition of reclaiming the pole position in India’s smartphone race. Here’s what’s driving the hype: The Xiaomi 15 series fills the gap left by the absence of the Xiaomi 14 Pro, offering Pro-level specs at competitive prices.
Xiaomi 15 Series Competitors
Competition for the Xiaomi 15 will come thick and fast from:
- Samsung Galaxy S25
- OnePlus 13
- iPhone 16 Plus
What to Expect at the Launch Event
While Xiaomi has kept mum about the details, leaks indicate that the India launch will talk about:
- HyperOS 2.0: An updated integration for a smoother in-system Android 15 with extended AI capabilities.
- 5-Year Software Support: Match the best-in-industry promises by Google Pixel.
- Exclusive India Offers: Free accessories or bank discounts.
The Xiaomi 15 series represent Xiaomi’s two-pronged attack in the Indian smartphone market. While premium seekers have to make do with the most advanced specifications in the 15 series. Price them correctly, and these could be the devices that redefine Xiaomi’s 2024 comeback story. Stay tuned for official launch dates and pricing!