Xiaomi 15 Ultra - Complete Technical Specifications
Starting from: 1500 EUR
As the flagbearer of mobile technology the Xiaomi 15 Ultra combines a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with a Leica quad-camera system and advanced display technology that includes a 1-inch type main sensor. The technical specifications document delivers complete information about the hardware components and software features with performance requirements of the device.
Device Overview
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Brand: Xiaomi |
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Model: Xiaomi 15 Ultra (Global version: MZB09DC, China version: MZB090N) |
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Release Date: February 2025 |
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Price Range: €1,499 - €1,799 (varies by region and configuration) |
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Colors: Black, White, Silver Chrome, Green |
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Dimensions & Weight: 161.3 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm, 226g (Global)/229g (China) |
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Durability: IP68 dust/water resistance (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 protection |
Display
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Display Type: 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1 billion colors |
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Resolution: 1440 x 3200 pixels, QHD+, 522 ppi density |
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Refresh Rate: 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz), 240Hz touch sampling rate |
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Brightness: 1000 nits (typical), 3200 nits peak brightness |
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HDR Support: HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid |
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Protection: Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front and back) |
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Biometrics: Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor (4th generation) |
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Features: Always-on display, 68 billion colors, 10-bit color depth, DC dimming, Reading mode, AI Display optimization |
Color Accuracy (Delta E)
0.8 (lower is better)
Maximum Brightness
3200 nits
Refresh Rate Adaptability
1-120Hz
Camera System
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Quad Rear Camera (Leica Co-Engineered):
- • 50MP Main Camera (f/1.6, 23mm, 1.0"-type sensor, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF)
- • 50MP Telephoto (f/1.8, 70mm, 3x Optical Zoom, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF)
- • 200MP Periscope Telephoto (f/2.6, 100mm, 4.3x Optical Zoom, OIS, PDAF)
- • 50MP Ultrawide (f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ FOV, PDAF)
- • TOF 3D Depth Sensor
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Front Camera: 32MP (f/2.0, 21mm, 0.7µm), 4K@60fps video, HDR, auto-focus |
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Video Recording:
- • 8K@24/30fps (main camera)
- • 4K@24/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240/960fps
- • HDR10+ recording, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR
- • Cinematic video mode with 4K Dolby Vision at 30fps
- • ProRes video recording up to 4K@60fps (with 256GB+ storage)
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Flash: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, Leica color temperature sensor |
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Features:
- • Leica color modes (Authentic, Vibrant)
- • Master lens filters (35mm, 50mm, 75mm, 90mm)
- • Raw capture (DNG format)
- • Night mode 2.0 with AI enhancement
- • AI Eraser and Object Removal
- • Motion tracking focus
- • Pixel binning technology (main camera: 4-in-1 pixel binning)
- • Eye tracking auto-focus
- • AI scene detection (20+ modes)
- • Pro mode with manual controls
- • Long exposure mode
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Zoom Range: 0.6x to 100x (Digital + Optical combined) |
Main Sensor Size
1.0" Type
Periscope Zoom Quality
200MP with 4.3x Optical
Video Capabilities
8K@30fps, 4K@120fps
Battery & Charging
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Battery Capacity: 5410 mAh (Global) / 6000 mAh (China), non-removable, Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion |
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Wired Charging: 90W Xiaomi HyperCharge (0-100% in 35 minutes), PD 3.0, QC 4.0+ |
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Wireless Charging: 80W wireless charging (0-100% in 45 minutes), Qi standard |
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Reverse Charging: 10W reverse wireless charging |
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Battery Life:
- • Talk time: Up to 37 hours
- • Video playback: Up to 22 hours
- • Web browsing: Up to 15 hours
- • Standby time: Up to 28 days
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Power Features: Xiaomi Battery Health Engine, AI power management, Fast charger included in-box (region dependent) |
Battery Capacity
5410/6000 mAh
Wireless Charging Speed
80W
Design & Build
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Dimensions: 161.3 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm (6.35 x 2.96 x 0.37 in) |
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Weight: 226g (Global version) / 229g (China version) |
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Build Materials: Aerospace-grade glass fiber frame, aluminum alloy middle frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) |
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Colors: Black, White, Silver Chrome, Green |
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Durability: IP68 dust and water resistance (1.5 meters for 30 minutes), Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 |
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Design Features: Contoured camera module, anti-fingerprint coating, ceramic/glass mix back panel |
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Cooling System: Xiaomi IceLoop 2.0 Vapor Chamber (11,915 mm²), 316L stainless steel frame for thermal dissipation |
OS & Software
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Operating System: Android 15 with HyperOS 2 |
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Update Policy: 4 years of Android OS updates, 6 years of security updates |
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AI Features:
- • HyperAI AI Image Generator
- • AI Subtitles real-time translation
- • AI Eraser for photo editing
- • AI Writing Assistant
- • AI Document Scanner with text recognition
- • AI Camera scene recognition and optimization
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User Interface: HyperOS 2 with redesigned control center, AI Launcher, multi-dimensional digital space |
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Additional Features:
- • Xiaomi Share (file sharing protocol)
- • Game Turbo optimization
- • Second Space (secure profile)
- • Full gesture navigation
- • Always-on Display with extensive customization
- • Digital Wellbeing controls
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Audio & Multimedia
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Speaker System: Stereo speakers (top and bottom), tuned by Dolby Atmos |
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Audio Jack: No 3.5mm headphone jack |
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Audio Quality: Hi-Res Audio certified (24-bit/192kHz), Hi-Res Wireless Audio certified |
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Audio Technology: Qualcomm XPAN Audio, Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio support |
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Microphones: Triple microphone array with noise cancellation, directional audio recording |
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Video Support:
- • H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV1 codecs
- • 4K HDR playback with Widevine L1 certification
- • HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG support
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Speaker Quality
Dolby Atmos Stereo
Audio Processing
Hi-Res + XPAN Audio
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, MIMO, hotspot support |
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Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC |
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GPS: GPS (L1+L5 Dual-Band), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
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Mobile Network: 5G NR (Sub-6 GHz, mmWave), LTE-A, HSPA+, GSM, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM/eSIM) |
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NFC: Yes, with Google Pay support, read/write, peer-to-peer mode |
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Satellite Connectivity: Two-way satellite communication capability for emergency services |
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Radio: No FM radio, Infrared Port available |
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USB: USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG support, DisplayPort alternate mode |
Wireless Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6.0
Positioning Accuracy
Dual-Band GPS
Sensors & Security
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Biometric Authentication: Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor (4th generation), Face unlock with depth sensing |
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Sensors:
- • Accelerometer
- • Gyroscope
- • Proximity sensor
- • Ambient light sensor
- • Compass / Magnetometer
- • Barometer
- • Temperature sensor
- • Color spectrum sensor
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Security Features:
- • Xiaomi Security & Privacy Center
- • Hardware-level encryption
- • Second Space (separate user profile)
- • App Lock with biometric authentication
- • Private Safe for secure file storage
- • Privacy Dashboard
- • Security patches: 6 years of updates
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Models & Variants
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Storage Configurations:
- • 12GB + 256GB (€1,499)
- • 12GB + 512GB (€1,599)
- • 16GB + 512GB (€1,699)
- • 16GB + 1TB (€1,799)
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Regional Variants:
- • Global Version (MZB09DC): 5410 mAh battery
- • China Version (MZB090N): 6000 mAh battery
- • Differences in network bands and frequencies based on region
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Color Variants:
- • Black (all variants)
- • White (all variants)
- • Silver Chrome (select markets)
- • Green (limited edition)
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Package Contents:
- • Xiaomi 15 Ultra device
- • 90W charging adapter (region dependent)
- • USB-C to USB-C cable
- • SIM ejector tool
- • Quick start guide
- • Protective case (region dependent)
- • Screen protector (pre-applied)
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Specification Comparison with Competitors
As the flagbearer of mobile technology the Xiaomi 15 Ultra combines a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with a Leica quad-camera system and advanced display technology that includes a 1-inch type main sensor. The technical specifications document delivers complete information about the hardware components and software features with performance requirements of the device.
| Specification |
Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
iPhone 16 Pro Max |
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Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) |
Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) |
Apple A18 Pro (3nm) |
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12GB/16GB LPDDR5X |
12GB/16GB LPDDR5X |
8GB |
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256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1 |
256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1 |
256GB/512GB/1TB NVMe |
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6.73" LTPO AMOLED, 3200 nits |
6.9" Dynamic AMOLED, 2600 nits |
6.9" OLED, 2000 nits |
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50MP (1"-type) + 50MP (3x) + 200MP (4.3x) + 50MP UW |
200MP + 12MP (3x) + 50MP (5x) + 50MP UW |
48MP + 12MP + 48MP (5x) + 48MP UW |
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5410 mAh / 6000 mAh (China) |
5000 mAh |
4685 mAh |
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90W wired, 80W wireless |
45W wired, 15W wireless |
30W wired, 25W MagSafe |
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226g/229g |
233g |
227g |
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IP68, Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 |
IP68, Gorilla Armor |
IP68, Ceramic Shield |
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Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 |
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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AnTuTu: 2,742,399 |
AnTuTu: 2,758,993 |
AnTuTu: 1,733,863 |
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Android 15, HyperOS 2 |
Android 15, One UI 7.0 |
iOS 18 |
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4 OS / 6 Security updates |
7 OS / 7 Security updates |
6+ years of updates |
Technical Strengths
- Leading camera hardware with 1-inch type main sensor and Leica co-engineering
- Outstanding battery capacity with industry-leading 90W wired and 80W wireless charging
- Exceptional display brightness (3200 nits peak) and adaptive 1-120Hz refresh rate
- Advanced wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0
- Two-way satellite communication for emergency scenarios
Technical Limitations
- Thermal management issues under sustained heavy load
- Limited software update cycle compared to Samsung (4 vs 7 years)
- Significantly heavier and thicker than previous generation (9.4mm thickness)
- Regional battery capacity differences (Global vs China versions)
- Limited AI features requiring cloud connectivity
Technical Summary
Device Specification Overview
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra exists as a peak achievement in mobile technology due to its top-of-the-line hardware and its advanced camera system. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor built on a 3nm process powers this device to ensure impressive calculations across all operations including regular activities along with complex applications. A Leica co-engineered quad-camera system takes center-stage on this device through its premium technology combination between a 1-inch type main sensor and multiple telephoto and ultrawide lenses. The screen delivers superb display output via its 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display which reaches 3200 nits brightness while offering adaptive 1-120Hz refresh rates. The device contains a large battery of 5410mAh (Global) or 6000mAh (China) silicon-carbon type that enables long usage durations through its 90W wired and 80W wireless charging standards. The device includes advanced connectivity features supporting satellite communication and uses Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 networks. Hardware excellence of this device faces two main drawbacks from its thermal control abilities under heavy use combined with its 4-year software update guarantee which falls behind industry standards. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra offers extensive high-performance specifications throughout its main technical areas making it an all-encompassing sophisticated mobile computing platform.
