Emir BardakçıXiaomi’s highly-awaited Xiaomi 15 Ultra Global variant will soon be out, but new leaks suggest a difference from its Chinese variant. A tweet on February 26 from @Sudhanshu1414 explains that its global variant will feature a 5410mAh battery, which is 590mAh smaller than its Chinese variant 6000mAh battery. Despite that power drop, Xiaomi did not skimp on high-end performance, Leica-enhanced images, and cutting-edge display tech.
Global Edition: Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite in Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Global maintains its 6.73 WQHD+ LTPO AMOLED display, with a 3200 x 1440 screen resolution that is equipped with a 1-120Hz adaptive screen rate. The display is supported by Dolby Vision, HDR10, as well as HDR10+, with a peak brightness level of 3200 nits, which provides a premium display quality experience in highly
With Qualcomm’s 8 Elite, which is 3nm-based, the phone is optimized with enhanced AI functionality as well as power efficiency. A combination of LPDDR5X RAM as well as UFS 4.0 storage is available with the phone, making multitasking as smooth as apps load more rapidly. To address heat dissipation, a dual-channel ice cooling is adopted in the phone by Xiaomi.
Leica Quad-Camera System and Flagship Imaging
Another feature that is included in the Xiaomi 15 Ultra Global is its Leica-tuned quad-camera arrangement, which comprises:
- 50MP 1-inch sensor with improved light capture and increased detail.
- 50MP 70mm floating telephoto lens with optical stabilization.
- Extended zoom telephoto lens on a periscope.
- Ultra-wide angle lens with enhanced landscape and group capture.
Xiaomi collaborated with Leica in a bid to boost colour science, contrast, as well as computational photography, making it a cutting-edge smartphone camera configuration in 2024.
Enhancing Battery, Build, and Longevity
One of the key distinguishing points between Chinese models and global models is the battery capacity. The Chinese variant is equipped with a 6000mAh battery, while the global variant is equipped with a 5410mAh battery. The two models both feature 90W wired charging, 80W wireless charging, and 18W reverse wireless charging, which translate into rapid power boosts.
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra Global is also designed with durability in mind, with Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0, a Guardian Structure with improved drop resistance, and a Corning Gorilla Glass 7 on the camera module. The phone also comes with an IP68 rating, which ensures a level of water and dust resistance.
Dimensions and Weight
The phone will be available in a range of finishes, which are Black, White, and Legend Edition:
- Black & White models: 161.3 mm x 75.3 mm x 9.48 mm, with a weight of 226g
- Legend Edition: Slightly thinner at 9.35mm, weighing 229g.
The Global variant of the 15 Ultra maintains its flagship profile, with a combination of high-end construction, high-end cameras, and high-end internals. Having made some modest battery compromises, it remains a leading player in the flagship smartphone space.
Source: ITHome, Sudhanshu Ambhore on X
