Emir BardakçıThe tech community is abuzz with curiosity as chief Xiaomi blogger Mt. dropped a teaser on Weibo: “We have found a very nice new product. See you this month.” Industry observers and Xiaomi fans are guessing that this is about the much-awaited Xiaomi 15S Pro, which could mark a watershed for the firm as it seems set to introduce its first in-house processor. This move is in line with Xiaomi’s increasing ambitions of owning more of its hardware ecosystem and further differentiate itself in the rapidly competitive smartphone market, possibly reimagining the power balance of the industry.
Xiaomi’s First Custom Processor
The biggest revelation in the leaked news is that the Xiaomi 15S Pro will be equipped with the company’s inaugural custom-built chipset, which is said to have the codename “XRING.” This is a dramatic change of direction for Xiaomi, which traditionally used Qualcomm Snapdragon processors as well as MediaTek processors for its smartphones.
Designing an in-house SoC (System on Chip) puts Xiaomi in an exclusive club of smartphone makers with in-house silicon capabilities, with other members including Apple, Samsung, and Google. The move is an indication of the serious internal overhaul and investment in chip-making research and development, allowing Xiaomi to take control of its hardware performance, optimization, as well as feature integration.
Premium Camera System Keeps Xiaomi’s Focus on Imaging
Based on leaked specs, the Xiaomi 15S Pro will carry on with the brand’s focus on brilliant photography performance with its triple 50MP camera setup:
- 50MP wide-angle main camera with f/1.4 lens for enhanced low-light capability
- 50MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom for distant photography in superior quality
- Ultrawide 50MP camera with f/2.2 lens for broad landscape and group photography
Cameras for such configurations have traditionally been fixed in their position within the device, with multiple cameras arranged either in line with the lens or in an L-shape.
Higher Premium Labeling and Packaging
Reports suggest that Xiaomi 15S Pro will have a design language in line with the current 15 Pro device, retaining the premium feel that both reviewers and users have complimented. The smartphone will be sold in quality packaging suitable for its flagship nature, solidifying Xiaomi’s standing in the premium smartphone market.
With DVT (Design Validation Test) and EVT (Engineering Validation Test) stages apparently done, the device seems set for its last stages of HyperOS optimization prior to its public release. The public can keep abreast of the newest HyperOS functionality by downloading the MemeOS Enhancer app from the Play Store, which offers access to concealed Xiaomi features, system app upgrades, as well as optimized update functions.
