Xiaomi launched the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Elite=-powered smartphones, called the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro in China. These smartphones are a successor to the Xiaomi 14 series and will be released globally in the coming months. At the same event, Xiaomi launched the Pad 7 series of tablets, touted as high-performance tablets for productivity and entertainment. Let’s look at the specifications and prices of the Xiaomi 15 and Pad 7 series.
Xiaomi 15 Series and Pad 7 Series: Price and Availability
Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 15 series in two variants each. These smartphones have gone official in China and the global release is expected in the coming months. Take a look at the pricing below:
| Device | Variants | Price |
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Xiaomi 15
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12GB + 256GB | CNY 4,499 (~Rs 53,000) |
| 12GB + 512GB | CNY 4,799 (~Rs 56,500) | |
| 16GB + 512GB | CNY 4,999 (~Rs 59,000) | |
| 16GB + 1TB | CNY 5,499 (~Rs 65,000) | |
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Xiaomi 15 Pro
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12GB + 256GB | CNY 5,299 (~Rs 63,000) |
| 16GB + 512GB | CNY 5,799 (~Rs 68,200) | |
| 16GB + 1TB | CNY 6,499 (~Rs 76,500) | |
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Xiaomi Pad 7
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8GB + 128GB | CNY 1,999 (~Rs 23,500) |
| 8GB + 256GB | CNY 2,299 (~Rs 27,000) | |
| 12GB + 256GB | CNY 2,599 (~Rs 30,500) | |
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Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
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8GB + 128GB | CNY 2,499 (Rs 29,500) |
| 8GB + 256GB | CNY 2,799 (~Rs 33,000) | |
| 12GB +256GB | CNY 3,099 (~Rs 36,500) | |
| 12GB + 512GB | CNY 3,499 (~Rs 41,000) |
Xiaomi has also launched a Diamond Limited Edition of the Xiaomi 15 priced at CNY 5999 (~Rs 70,700) for 16GB+1TB configuration with a leather back and crystal camera module. There’s also a silver variant with a hot-bent glass back panel starting at CNY 4699 (~Rs 56,000) for the base 12GB+256GB and going up to CNY 5,699 (~Rs 67,000) for the 16GB+1TB model. The Xiaomi 15 Pro silver edition starts at CNY 5,499.
Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro: Features and Specifications
As mentioned, the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro are the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered smartphones. The CPU is paired with Xiaomi’s HyperCore Technology and is claimed to deliver a 45% performance improvement over its predecessor while also reducing power consumption by 52%.
These smartphones come with three Leica-branded 50MP rear cameras and a 32MP selfie camera on the front. The displays are rated to offer 3200 units of peak brightness and feature a customised luminous M9 material. Here are the complete specs:
| Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
| Display | 6.36-inch LIPO AMOLED, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 3200nits peak brightness, M9 luminous | 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2K resolution, 1-120Hz refresh rate, 3200nits peak brightness, M9 luminous, 100% P3 Colour Gamut, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| Software | HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15 | |
| RAM | up to 16GB LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | up to 1TB UFS 4.0 | |
| Cameras | Main Camera – 50MP LYT 900 with f/1.4 Ultrawide – 50MP Samsung JN1 with f/2.0 aperture Periscope Telephoto – 50MP Samsung JN5, OIS |
Main Camera – 50MP Lyt900 with f/1.4 Ultrawide – 50MP Samsung JN1 with f/2.0 aperture Periscope Telephoto – 50MP Sony IMX858 5x optical zoom, OIS |
| Front Camera | 32MP snapper | |
| Battery and Charging | 5,400mAh, 90W wired, 50W wireless | 6,100mAh, 90W wired, 50W wireless |
| Security | Optical in-display fingerprint scanner, face unlock | |
| Others | NFC, IP68 dust and water resistance, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7 IR blaster | |
Xiaomi Pad 7 and 7 Pro: Features and Specifications
Xiaomi has also launched the successors to its Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro, the Xiaomi Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro at the same event. These models replace their predecessors as the flagship tablets from the brand. The new models come with bigger displays, newer processors, and bigger batteries. Here are the specs:
| Xiaomi Pad 7 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
| Display | 11.16-inch 144Hz LCD, 3.2K resolution, 800nits brightness, DC Dimming, 3:2 aspect ratio | |
| Processor | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8s Gen3 |
| Software | HyperOS 2.0, Android 15 | |
| RAM | Up to 12GB | |
| Storage | Up to 512GB | |
| Cameras | 13MP | 50MP |
| Front Camera | 8MP | 32MP |
| Battery and Charging | 8,850mAh, 45W | 8,850mAh, 67W |
