Xiaomi 15

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37th best phone of 2024 (~$1199)

6.36-inch

189g

8.1mm

90W

waterproof

81

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Xiaomi-15

* Screen covers 90% of body.

Reviews  

Overall phone rating and the reviews that impact it.

90

1st review by

80

6th review by

88

2nd review by

81

GSMCritic Score

80

5th review by

80

3rd review by

70

4th review by

* how the score is calculated?

Last update: 2025-03-17

Pros

Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons With Quality Mark
Camera
Excellent main camera - Produces high-quality photos and videos in various conditions.
Solid telephoto lens - Provides good zoom capabilities.
Design
Compact design - Offers a comfortable one-handed experience with an ergonomic and pocket-friendly form factor.
Solid build quality - Well-constructed with premium materials.
IP68 certification - Provides dust and water resistance for durability.
Display
Bright LTPO OLED display - Features a vivid and smooth viewing experience.
120Hz refresh rate - Ensures fluid scrolling and animations.
Case and screen protector included - Adds extra protection out of the box.
Battery
Commendable battery life - Lasts well despite a slightly smaller capacity.
90W fast charging - Allows for rapid power replenishment.
Software
HyperOS 2 software - Offers an efficient and AI-enhanced UI experience.
Audio
Premium stereo speakers - Delivers impressive audio quality.
Storage
Generous base storage - Ample space for apps and media.
Connectivity
USB-C 3.2 with DP output - Enables high-speed data transfer and external display support.
Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 - Provides fast and reliable wireless connectivity.
Cons
Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons With Quality Mark
Camera
Limited telephoto zoom - 2.6x optical magnification may feel restrictive.

Underwhelming ultrawide camera - Mediocre image quality and lack of autofocus.

Performance
Thermal management issues - Heats up noticeably under sustained heavy load.

Aggressive throttling - Performance drops significantly when the device overheats.

Display
Refresh rate bug - Some apps are locked to 60Hz.

Battery
Proprietary fast charging - Requires a Xiaomi adapter, which isn’t included in some regions.

Charger omission in some markets - Adds inconvenience for users needing a fast charger.

Software
System ads and bloatware - Detracts from an otherwise streamlined software experience.

Other
Minor upgrades over predecessor - Lacks significant improvements compared to the previous model.

Rankings


ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2024: #37

ranking-point The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2024: #30

ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2024: #69

ranking-point The Smallest Screen Size Of 2024: #7

ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2024: #20

ranking-point The Thinnest Phone Of 2024: #22

ranking-point The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2024: #16

ranking-point The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2024: #28

ranking-point The Cheapest Phone Of 2024: #66