Xiaomi has officially introduced its latest flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 15, to the Philippine market. The device is positioned as the ultimate flagship for those seeking to take the mobile photography experience to the next level.
Xiaomi 15
The Xiaomi 15 is available in three elegant color options: Black, White, and Green. The device boasts an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 94% with ultra-thin bezels measuring only 1.38mm, made possible through advanced LIPO technology. The smartphone’s construction includes a micro-curved aluminum frame that offers a 33% improvement in strength, ensuring durability without compromising on aesthetics.
The device boasts a compact 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED display with 2670 x 1200 resolution and 460 ppi pixel density. With 3200 nits of multi-scenario peak brightness, the screen delivers clear, vivid visuals even in bright conditions. The Xiaomi-custom M9 display panel also reduces power consumption by 10% while enhancing color vibrancy.
At the helm is a Snapdragon 8 Elite, which delivers a 45% CPU performance boost and 52% reduction in power consumption compared to previous generations. The Xiaomi IceLoop cooling system ensures smooth operation during demanding tasks such as video recording, computational photography, real-time AI processing, and intensive gaming.
The Xiaomi 15 features a Leica-engineered Summilux optical lens system that delivers exceptional image quality across various scenarios. The device also runs Xiaomi HyperOS 2, which optimizes performance, connectivity, and artificial intelligence capabilities to provide users with a seamless mobile experience.
The versatile triple-camera system spans focal lengths from 14mm to 120mm. The main camera features a Leica Summilux optical lens with a 7P aspherical high-transmittance design, anti-glare coating, and a large ƒ/1.62 aperture for superior light capture. Complementing this is a Light Fusion 900 high dynamic sensor that enables professional-grade photography across three key focal lengths: 23mm, 28mm, and 35mm.
It also boasts a Leica 60mm floating telephoto camera with a 50MP sensor, capable of capturing intricate details from a distance and producing macro shots from as close as 10cm. The 50MP Leica 14mm ultrawide unit allows users to explore more creative angles for their shots.
The Xiaomi 15 introduces Fastshot mode, which enables ultra-fast street photography with a capture speed of just 0.6 seconds across all focal lengths. The main camera also supports 8K recording at 30fps and Dolby Vision video at 4K 60fps across all focal lengths. A 4-Mic array delivers immersive, spatial audio recording for a truly cinematic experience.
Battery life is optimized using the Xiaomi Surge Battery Management System, with a 5240mAh Xiaomi Surge Battery that supports 90W HyperCharge and 50W wireless HyperCharge. The Xiaomi 15 utilizes LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, available in 12GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB configurations.
Pricing and Availability
The Xiaomi 15 is now available in the Philippines, with a price of PHP 45,999 for the 12+256GB variant and PHP 49,999 for the 12+512GB model.
From March 7 to March 23, 2025, fans who purchase the 12+512GB variant can avail of a complimentary Xiaomi 15 Gift Box set and Instant Photo Printer 1S Set. Those who will purchase online will receive a free Redmi Pad SE 8.7″ 4+64GB.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
