Xiaomi 15 Series Breaks Sales Records: India Price, Features, and Launch Details
Recently, Xiaomi revealed the great sales of its new flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 15 series. Company official Lu Weibing informed in a live broadcast that the sales of Xiaomi 15 series have already crossed the one million units mark. This success has been achieved much faster than the Xiaomi 14 series, which makes it clear that this new flagship model of Xiaomi is getting a very good response from consumers.
Price and Start of Sales
The Xiaomi 15 series was officially launched on October 29, and its starting price is at 4,499 yuan (Rs 53,172 approximately). This time Xiaomi has increased its premium price; earlier its flagship models used to come in the range of 3,999 yuan (Rs 47,262 approximately). Xiaomi founder Lei Jun described this change as a big step, saying that the company had faced many difficulties earlier due to cost reasons in setting the price above 3,999 yuan. The Xiaomi 15 series has overcome this challenge and has been introduced with more premium features.
Possible Launch and Price in India
The Xiaomi 15 series is likely to launch in India by March 2025. The price of the Xiaomi 15 series in the Indian market can be Rs 5,000-10,000 higher than the Xiaomi 14. The starting price of the Xiaomi 14 series was Rs 69,999, which could bring the starting price of the Xiaomi 15 between Rs 75,000-80,000. The Indian models are expected to have the availability of Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
Possible Specifications and Features of the Xiaomi 15 series
The Xiaomi 15 continues the tradition of compact form factor, which is similar to the design style of the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 13. The global vice president of the company has shared some pictures of the Xiaomi 15 on the social media platform X. In these pictures, the design of square camera module, flat display, and thin edges can be seen.
Display and Processor
The Xiaomi 15 is likely to have a 6.36-inch flat AMOLED display, which supports 120Hz refresh rate. The Xiaomi 15 Pro variant can have a 6.78-inch quad-curved 2K AMOLED display, which will provide an excellent viewing experience with modern technologies like Dolby Vision, HDR10 +, and DCI-P3 wide color gamut. Both models use Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which is made with a 3nm process. It has an Adreno GPU, which is 45% more powerful than the previous generation and delivers great performance for gaming.
RAM and Storage
The Xiaomi 15 Pro model is likely to have up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage, while the Xiaomi 15 may start with 12GB of RAM.
Camera Setup
For photography enthusiasts, Xiaomi has continued its partnership with Leica. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is expected to have a 50MP Light Fusion 900 series primary camera, a 50MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide sensor. At the same time, the Xiaomi 15 may have a 50MP OV50H main camera, a telephoto lens with 3.2x optical zoom, and an ultra-wide sensor. Both models are likely to have a 32MP front camera.
Battery and Charging
The Xiaomi 15 will likely feature a 5,500mAh battery, supporting 90W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. At the same time, the Pro model is expected to come with a 6,000mAh battery. Both models can come with IP68 water and dust resistance rating, which will keep them durable. Xiaomi’s new HyperOS 2.0, which is based on Android 15, will be seen in both devices.
Xiaomi’s move into the Premium Segment
The success of the Xiaomi 15 series proves that Xiaomi is now strengthening its position in the premium segment. It is not only meeting the needs of consumers with the new premium price range but is also improving its features and quality. This move of Xiaomi is making it a strong contender against the premium segment of big brands like Samsung and Apple.
The Xiaomi 15 series has set a record of massive sales within a short time of its launch. Its price, features and powerful performance have made it a strong option. This can prove to be a big step by Xiaomi for Indian consumers. The growing interest in this new flagship series of Xiaomi is an indication that Xiaomi’s influence in the premium smartphone market will increase further in the future.
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