Xiaomi October Launch Event - Xiaomi 15 Series, Xiaomi Pad 7, and Xiaomi HyperOS 2

BEIJING - Xiaomi held one of its most important domestic launch events of the year, officially introducing Xiaomi 15 Series, Xiaomi Pad 7, and Xiaomi HyperOS 2 to Mainland China, according to the official website of Xiaomi.

Xiaomi 15 series debuts Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform.

Recently announced by Qualcomm, Snapdragon® 8 Elite features the advanced second-generation 3nm process, PC-level dual primary core architecture, and includes two second-generation Oryon super cores, sharing the same foundation as the Qualcomm flagship PC platform, Snapdragon X Elite. This architecture brings the most significant performance leap of the last decade amongst Snapdragon’s flagship platforms, with CPU performance increasing by 42% and GPU performance by 44%. The NPU is capable of seamless integration with Xiaomi's HyperAI subsystem, delivering up to 80 TOPS of comprehensive computing power to enable on-device AI functions.

Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Pinnacle of Smartphone Photography

Xiaomi 15 Pro's design philosophy is to create the best in-hand feel flagship of this generation. It features a slightly curved display, aluminum frame, seamless camera design, and unified ceramic camera deco, all brought together in a sleek attractive design. Xiaomi 15 Pro is available in three base colors: Gray, White, and Green, alongside a unique Liquid Silver Edition.

Peak performance paired with a massive 6100mAh battery capacity

Xiaomi 15 Pro has a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor at its core, and Xiaomi’s self-developed HyperCore system kernel gives it even more incredible performance potential. It also features an upgraded cooling system with 14% more cooling area, enabling faster cooling of high-temperature areas. In addition to its impressive performance, the battery life provides exceptional peace of mind with its substantial 6100mAh battery capacity. Despite reducing device weight by approximately 10g, the battery capacity has been increased by 1220mAh when compared with the previous generation.

Leica Summilux optical system with ultra-level telephoto

Xiaomi 15 Pro is equipped with three Leica large-aperture lenses that cover focal lengths from 14mm to 120mm, making it versatile for various styles from portraits to landscapes. The main camera has an impressive ƒ/1.44 aperture, allowing more light, faster shutter speeds, and natural background blur. This creates an enhanced "main character" effect in portrait shots and emphasizes subjects in stills.

The telephoto lens shares the same Sony IMX858 sensor as Xiaomi 14 Ultra. It features a periscope structure with an effective focal length of 120mm, delivering powerful zoom and intense image capabilities. It achieves 10x lossless zoom using high-pixel readout mode, extending focal range to 240mm.

On the software side, Xiaomi AISP 2.0 computational photography platform incorporates multiple serial algorithms to produce UltraRAW digital negatives in a single step, while also enabling 20x UltraZoom. It also includes an advanced AI model for imaging, which covers the photo, video, and post-production workflow, greatly enhancing ease of use and creative possibilities.

Xiaomi 15: The Ultimate Compact Flagship

Xiaomi 15 continues the classic design language of Xiaomi series, with every detail meticulously refined. The device features a quad-curve middle frame design with clean edges that subtly curve on the rear, creating a smooth, rounded feel wherever your fingers touch. Adhering to a balanced 50:50 weight distribution, Xiaomi 15 feels exceptionally well-balanced in hand. Xiaomi 15 will be available in its domestic market in Black, White, Green, and Purple. All four colors use a glass material with a velvet-like sandblasting, offering a smooth yet textured finish. 

Also unveiled was a specially designed Liquid Silver Edition, which features a unique rear glass panel that has undergone an exceptionally refined hot-pressing process to create a textured ripple effect.

Compact but full of power with a 5400mAh high-capacity battery

Xiaomi 15 features a large 5400mAh battery, breaking expectations that compact phones must have small batteries. With a silicon content of up to 6% and industry leading energy density at 850Wh/L, the battery capacity has increased by 790mAh compared to the previous generation despite reducing the device weight by 2g. Charging is as convenient as ever with 90W HyperCharge and 50W wireless HyperCharge.

Compact yet visually impactful, featuring a 6.36" display

Xiaomi 15 features a 6.36-inch display with an ultra-narrow 1.38mm bezel, creating a stunning visual experience. This is made possible by Xiaomi's innovative LIPO three-dimensional packaging technology, which uses low-pressure injection molding to encapsulate the display's flex cable area. This allows the cable area to fit directly against the middle frame, significantly reducing the lower bezel of the display—marking another breakthrough in Xiaomi's display technology. The screen's brightness achieves a max of up to 3200 nits while featuring LTPO technology, allowing for a variable refresh rate of 1-120Hz and supporting partitioned refreshing, further reducing power consumption.

Three Leica high-speed lenses, compact size with flagship optical system

Xiaomi 15 is equipped with three Leica ultra-high-speed lenses, with the primary featuring a f/1.62 large aperture paired with a 1/1.31" Light Fusion 900 image sensor, offering faster speeds and superior image capabilities. The telephoto lens uses a new 28nm sensor, supporting richer features while implementing the highly-praised floating lens design. This telephoto achieves a super-large focus range from as close as 10cm to much larger ranges, allowing both telephoto portraits and magical close-up shots. The ultra-wide-angle lens has an equivalent focal length of 14mm and an ƒ/2.2 large aperture, capable of capturing landscape photos with exceptional visual impact. On the software front, Xiaomi AISP 2.0 platform has been upgraded and is capable of computing up to 4.3 billion pixels per second, speeding up the entire shooting process and capturing complex scenes vividly.

Also launched were Xiaomi 15 Custom Edition and Xiaomi 15 Limited Edition.

The Custom Edition offers a choice of black-and-white high-gloss frame and three color palettes for users to explore. Xiaomi has created 20 custom color options that can be freely combined with the frame to create 40 different color combinations.

Xiaomi 15 Limited Edition is designed with premium in mind. The middle frame is inlaid with an eco-cultivated diamond, featuring 57 dazzling facets that shine brilliantly alongside the glossy metallic frame. The back panel is made from nano-tech vegan leather material and is available in three colors: White, Gray, and Orange. Each Xiaomi 15 Limited Edition includes a matching nano-tech vegan leather cardholder and passport holder.

Price and availability

Xiaomi 15 is available in four colors: White, Black, Green, and Purple. The prices are as follows: 12GB+256GB for 4,499 RMB, 12GB+512GB for 4,799 RMB, 16GB+512GB for 4,999 RMB, and 16GB+1TB for 5,499 RMB.

Xiaomi 15 Pro comes in three colors: Gray, Green, and White. Its prices are 5,299 RMB for 12GB+256GB, 5,799 RMB for 16GB+512GB, and 6,499 RMB for 16GB+1TB. Both models have a Liquid Silver Edition, starting at 4,699 RMB for Xiaomi 15 and 5,499 RMB for Xiaomi 15 Pro.
Xiaomi 15 Custom Edition, with a 16GB+512GB configuration, is priced at 4,999 RMB, and Xiaomi 15 Limited Edition, with a 16GB+1TB configuration, is priced at 5,999 RMB.

Xiaomi Pad 7 Series

Xiaomi Pad 7 Series is designed for AI-enhanced office productivity, marking a significant upgrade across the board. Featuring industry-leading displays and top-tier hardware, Xiaomi Pad 7 Series includes Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 7. Both models boast an 11.2-inch 3.2K flagship screen with a new 3:2 aspect ratio, making them ideal for mobile work. The sleek all-metal design houses robust Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 and Snapdragon® 7+ Gen 3, respectively. At the same time, Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro supports rapid 67W charging and features an impressive 8850mAh battery, along with Wi-Fi 7 connectivity for faster internet access. Running on Xiaomi HyperOS 2, users benefit from enhanced system fluidity and interactive features, enabling unprecedented interconnectivity for modern workflows.

Xiaomi Pad 7 Series is available starting at 1,999 RMB in Black, Blue, and Green.

Xiaomi HyperOS 2

Xiaomi HyperOS 2 introduces three core technological innovations to its Mainland China devices—HyperCore, HyperConnect, and HyperAI—offering a fresh, advanced experience in fundamental functionality, cross-device smart connectivity, and AI interactions for domestic market users. It will be featured on newly released products, including Xiaomi 15 Series, Xiaomi Pad 7 series, and Xiaomi Watch S4, with official rollouts to additional models starting in November 2024.

Xiaomi HyperCore: Powerful System Performance

Xiaomi HyperCore supports the new Xiaomi HyperOS 2 with an improved smooth and stable system foundation. Earlier this year, Xiaomi formed a dedicated team of over 3,000 engineers to optimize for more than 25,000 scenarios. This led to the creation of Xiaomi HyperCore, Xiaomi's proprietary core technology platform, enhancing performance, graphics, network, and security.

HyperCore kernel introduces an in-house microarchitecture scheduler, which analyzes instruction pipelines directly from the chip's architecture. By optimizing task cycles and memory latency, it reduces CPU idle time by 19%. With Xiaomi's new dynamic memory and Storage 2.0, Xiaomi 15 series powered by HyperCore offers ultra-fast app launch speeds, low gaming power consumption, and unrivaled smoothness even in intensive scenarios.

Xiaomi HyperConnect: Seamless Connectivity and Compatibility

Xiaomi HyperOS 2, powered by HyperConnect, enables seamless, real-time integration across the Xiaomi ecosystem. With "Home Screen+," users can drag phone apps onto Xiaomi tablets or add them as native apps. HyperConnect also supports dual-camera streaming between Xiaomi tablets and phones.

Now fully compatible with Apple devices in Mainland China with Xiaomi Interconnectivity Services installed, Xiaomi HyperConnect allows Apple users to browse files, share photos, and access Keynote, Pages, and Numbers files on Xiaomi devices, enabling fluid productivity across ecosystems.

Xiaomi HyperAI: Redefining an Intelligent System Experience

Xiaomi HyperAI, embedded in Xiaomi HyperOS 2, upgrades the AI experience with fresh, user-friendly functions, creating a dynamic, ever-evolving user experience.

Xiaomi HyperAI offers a transformative aesthetic experience. It uses AI to analyze depth in user-selected videos frame by frame, creating cinematic depth effects on lock screens. With AIGC, static wallpapers of cities, plants, and more can be animated instantly.

HyperOS 2 also reshapes system applications with AI, enhancing productivity and usability. AI writing lets users quickly refine or extend text on-screen. AI sound recognition enables transcribing and identifying speaker-specific audio in calls, recordings, or meeting apps, generating accurate summaries. AI subtitles provide real-time translation and interpretation in meetings, improving cross-language communication. On Xiaomi tablets, the "AI Art" function within Mi Canvas can transform sketches into customized artwork, unlocking new creative possibilities.