Xiaomi 15 Ultra rumours: This could be the best camera phone of 2025

the Xiaomi 14 UltraThe amazing camera setup is such that it wasn’t just one of the best camera phones of 2024, it was one of the best cameras I’ve seen you on the phone before. It achieves this primarily with a 1-inch type image sensor, which is physically larger than almost any other smartphone camera sensor. This larger size, combined with the variable wide aperture, let it capture more light to produce some of the best results I’ve ever seen from a camera phone. It even blew us away when… Taking photos during Taylor Swift’s tour of the ages.

It also combined a top-end processor for fast performance, a vibrant display and a battery that lasted the better part of the day. All in all, it was a great Android flagship phone for those who want to put the focus on your image.

But the world of technology doesn’t stick around for long, and there are already rumors swirling about what we might see from its successor, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Here then is what we know about this potential power of photography. We’ll be updating this article over the coming weeks and months as the rumors surface, so be sure to check back regularly to learn more about the phone.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra release date and price

The 14 Ultra was announced in China in February and was first shown on Western Press — including CNET — in Mobile World Congress 2024 In Barcelona back in February. It wasn’t until later in March that I was able to get my hands on it for testing. Although Xiaomi is yet to announce a launch date for the phone, all signs point to the company planning a similar time frame for the follow-up.

Xiaomi’s base 15 and 15 Pro have already been unwrapped for the Chinese market – again, following the same schedule between the 14 and 14 Pro last year. The 14 Ultra sold in the UK for £1,299, and while it’s not officially sold in the US, that price equates to $1,640. There’s been no word on any major changes to the company’s pricing, so we expect the 15 Ultra to sit in that ballpark.

Xiaomi 15 super cameras

The Xiaomi Ultra line has always been focused on photography, with the 14 Ultra packing not just a massive image sensor, but a variable aperture and impressive 5x optical zoom. We firmly expect the 15 ultra to be similarly aimed at photographers, and in fact early leaks support that.

Known tipster You mentioned the ice universe The Periscope Telepso’s 15 Ultra camera will feature a massive 200-megapixel image sensor. This is a big step up from the 50MP sensor found on the 14 Ultra. Downside? Ice Universe also says that optical zoom will drop from 5x to 4.4x, although the additional resolution will allow for more digital zoom without a noticeable loss in quality.

This change to the cabin camera module appears to be driven by a backup From SmartPrixwhich shows the camera module off-center at the top. Another photo leaked (Via GSM Arena) An internal render of the camera setup allegedly indicates that it is off-center in order to make room for its large module. The renderings, if accurate, confirm the continued relationship between Xiaomi and Leica, so expect high-quality lens optics and plenty of Leica color presets to spice up your photos.

Recently, Tipster on the Internet Kartikey Singh posted a picture on x It is claimed to be the rear of the 15 Ultra, with a 1-inch, 200-megapixel type image sensor confirmed. The image matches previous submissions.

So far there are a few other rumors about the rest of the cameras, including any changes to the main camera and the 1-inch type sensor. I certainly hope Xiaomi continues to use at least as much — if not larger — sensor size and maintains its variable aperture, which can go from wide open at F/1.6 to more closed at F/4, making eye-catching stars around Points of light at night.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra processor, display and battery

Considering that the 14 Ultra packed the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor At its launch, it is safe to assume that Xiaomi will equip its new model with the next generation Qualcomm. Qualcomm has installed a wrap Snapdragon 8 Elite in OctoberWe have already seen the power that this chip can provide in… OnePlus 13. It’s also the same chip found inside Samsung’s entire Galaxy S25 lineup.

Aside from the expected overall speed increase, the Elite 8 processor promises to improve web browsing speed and is specifically geared towards AI tasks, including running AI tools on devices like Samsung’s Galaxy AI. At the launch event, Qualcomm showed off the AI-powered gadget David Lomb called CNET “Fun, useful and useful” when he tried it for himself. We expect to see a variety of AI tools on board the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, for both image processing and virtual assistance.

Rumors initially suggest that the width of the 15 Ultra will remain at 6.7 inches, like the 14 Ultra, though the battery may be expanded to 6,000 mAh, up from 5,000 mAh. Whether this is the case on models outside of China remains to be seen as the 14 Ultra has a slightly larger battery size for models sold within China.

The phone is expected to continue offering 90W wired charging, though I’d like to see the company take this further. Some other Xiaomi phones — including the 11T Pro, released in 2021 — offer 120W fast charging, and it’s disappointing not to see such speeds on the company’s more expensive model.