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Xiaomi unveiled its latest flagship smartphones and tablet series at a domestic launch event in Beijing on 29 October 2024. The Chinese technology manufacturer introduced the Xiaomi 15 Series smartphones, featuring the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, alongside the Xiaomi Pad 7 Series tablets and HyperOS 2 operating system.
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Xiaomi 15 Pro: Advanced Photography Capabilities
The Xiaomi 15 Pro showcases a refined design philosophy, incorporating a slightly curved display and unified ceramic camera arrangement. The device comes in Grey, White, and Green colours, with an additional Liquid Silver Edition variant.
At its core, the Xiaomi 15 Pro utilises Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, manufactured using a second-generation 3nm process. This new chipset delivers a 42% increase in CPU performance and 44% improvement in GPU capabilities compared to previous generations. The device’s cooling system has been enhanced with 14% more surface area to manage thermal output effectively.
The smartphone features a substantial 6,100mAh battery, marking a 1,220mAh increase from its predecessor while reducing the overall weight by 10 grammes.
Key Features
- Design: Slightly curved display, aluminium frame, and a seamless camera design with a unified ceramic camera deco.
- Colours: Available in Grey, White, Green, and a unique Liquid Silver Edition.
- Battery: An impressive 6100mAh capacity, which is 1220mAh larger than its predecessor.
- Camera System: Three Leica large-aperture lenses covering focal lengths from 14mm to 120mm.
- Main camera: ƒ/1.44 aperture for enhanced low-light performance and natural background blur.
- Telephoto lens: Periscope structure with 120mm effective focal length, capable of 10x lossless zoom.
- Computational Photography: Xiaomi AISP 2.0 platform for advanced image processing and AI-enhanced features.
Photography System
The camera system comprises three Leica large-aperture lenses covering focal lengths from 14mm to 120mm. The main camera boasts an f/1.44 aperture, while the telephoto lens employs the Sony IMX858 sensor with a periscope structure. This configuration enables 10x lossless zoom and can extend to 240mm focal length.
The device’s AISP 2.0 computational photography platform incorporates multiple algorithms for UltraRAW digital negative production and supports 20x UltraZoom functionality.
Xiaomi 15: Compact Flagship Features
The standard Xiaomi 15 maintains the series’ design language with a quad-curve middle frame and balanced weight distribution. It comes in Black, White, Green, and Purple colours, featuring a velvet-like sandblasted glass finish. A special Liquid Silver Edition showcases a textured ripple effect through hot-pressing technology.
Despite its compact size, the Xiaomi 15 houses a 5,400mAh battery, representing a 790mAh increase while reducing weight by 2 grammes. The device supports 90W wired HyperCharge and 50W wireless charging capabilities.
Key Features
- Design: Quad-curve middle frame with a 50:50 weight distribution for improved ergonomics.
- Colours: Black, White, Green, and Purple, all featuring a velvet-like sandblasted glass finish.
- Battery: 5400mAh capacity with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.
- Display: 6.36-inch screen with ultra-narrow 1.38mm bezels and up to 3200 nits brightness.
- Camera System: Three Leica high-speed lenses, including a main camera with f/1.62 aperture and a 1/1.31″ Light Fusion 900 image sensor.
Display and Camera
The 6.36-inch display features ultra-narrow 1.38mm bezels, achieved through LIPO three-dimensional packaging technology. The screen delivers up to 3,200 nits brightness and incorporates LTPO technology with variable refresh rates from 1-120Hz.
The camera system includes three Leica lenses, with the primary camera featuring an f/1.62 aperture and a 1/1.31″ Light Fusion 900 image sensor. The telephoto lens employs a new 28nm sensor with floating lens design, enabling focus from 10cm to infinity.
Special Editions
Xiaomi has introduced two additional variants:
- Custom Edition: Offers 20 colour options combined with black-and-white high-gloss frames
- Limited Edition: Features an eco-cultivated diamond inlay with 57 facets and nano-tech vegan leather in White, Grey, or Orange
Xiaomi Pad 7 Series
The new tablet series comprises the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 7, both featuring 11.2-inch 3.2K displays with 3:2 aspect ratios. The Pro model incorporates the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, while the standard version uses the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3.
Key Features:
- Display: Both models feature an 11.2-inch 3.2K screen with a 3:2 aspect ratio.
- Design: All-metal construction for a premium feel.
- Processors: Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro uses Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while Xiaomi Pad 7 is equipped with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3.
- Battery and Charging: Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro boasts an 8850mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.
- Connectivity: Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro supports Wi-Fi 7 for faster internet access.
- Software: Both tablets run on Xiaomi HyperOS 2, offering enhanced system fluidity and cross-device features.
Both tablets run on HyperOS 2 and are available in Black, Blue, and Green colours.
HyperOS 2 Features
The new operating system introduces three core technologies:
HyperCore
Developed by a team of 3,000 engineers, HyperCore optimises system performance through microarchitecture scheduling and enhanced memory management, reducing CPU idle time by 19%.
HyperConnect
This feature enables seamless integration across Xiaomi devices and supports compatibility with Apple devices in Mainland China through Xiaomi Interconnectivity Services.
HyperAI
The AI system provides enhanced functionality including:
- AI-powered depth analysis for video effects
- Automated wallpaper animation
- AI writing assistance
- Real-time translation and transcription
- Creative tools for tablet users
Pricing and Availability
The Xiaomi 15 Series and Xiaomi Pad 7 Series are initially launching in the Chinese market with the following pricing:
Xiaomi 15:
- 12GB+256GB: 4,499 RMB
- 12GB+512GB: 4,799 RMB
- 16GB+512GB: 4,999 RMB
- 16GB+1TB: 5,499 RMB
Xiaomi 15 Pro:
- 12GB+256GB: 5,299 RMB
- 16GB+512GB: 5,799 RMB
- 16GB+1TB: 6,499 RMB
The Liquid Silver Edition starts at 4,699 RMB for Xiaomi 15 and 5,499 RMB for Xiaomi 15 Pro.
Special Editions:
- Xiaomi 15 Custom Edition (16GB+512GB): 4,999 RMB
- Xiaomi 15 Limited Edition (16GB+1TB): 5,999 RMB
Xiaomi Pad 7 Series:
- Starting price: 1,999 RMB
- Available in Black, Blue, and Green
The new devices will be available in China first, with international releases to follow. Xiaomi HyperOS 2 will be featured on the newly released products, with rollouts to additional models starting in November 2024.
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