As we entered the new year, Xiaomi 15 Ultra camera leak, as well as the release date, have leaked from reliable sources, showing an outstanding camera module meant for better photography and the expected date of its release.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra camera leak reveals 200MP periscope lens
Renowned Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station has shared interesting insights about the Xiaomi 15 Ultra camera setup. One of the standout features is its ability to capture macro shots with a focusing distance of approximately 10cm.
The 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be taken from Samsung ISOCELL JN5 sensor, thus improving ultrawide shots. Furthermore, the device will have a 50-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom for sharp portraits as well as clearer mid-range images captured when zooming.
For long-range photography, a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 4.3x optical zoom is rumored. Although specifics about the main camera sensor remain unconfirmed, rumors hint at a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-900 1-inch type sensor, which could deliver superior low-light performance and dynamic range.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra launch timeframe
According to reports, Xiaomi is going to launch the Xiaomi 15 Ultra in China at the end of February 2025, days before the start of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025. The international model is expected to be released just a few weeks later during MWC.
The global variants of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and other Xiaomi 15 flagships will more likely make an appearance at MWC 2025, aligning with last year’s schedule. Still, while the Ultra model is expected to go global, the Xiaomi 15 Pro may stay exclusive to the Chinese market, like the predecessor did.
Hardware and software specs
Other than the exciting camera, there’s a full-fledged piece of hardware combined with sleek looks for this new photography smartphone.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is most likely to drive this phone forward for top-tier performance. It could sport a curved-glass display along with an adaptive LTPO AMOLED, with a refresh rate and coming in at a size of 6.73 inches.
For charging, it may support 90W wired and 80W wireless charging, making high speed power-up fast and convenient. It will be pre-installed with the latest Android 15 and hyper-OS by Xiaomi.
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The Xiaomi 15 Ultra camera would be a significant, with versatile lenses and good zooming features. Its rumored launch date was in February 2025, and to unveil its innovative creation, Xiaomi made its appearance in MWC 2025.
