Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra Review: Photography Focus

I am a fan Among the new 15 and 15 Ultra flagship phones in Shaomi – even if they simply bring growing improvements compared to their predecessors. Shaomi 15 is a classy, ​​compact contestant IPhone 16 Or Pixel 9However, Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the dream of a photographer. Both are extremely goodRound smartphone With exceptional hardware, and Shaomi has polished its hyperos software and connected it to AI – just like everyone else in the market.

However, there is still a place to improve. This seems expensive on unwanted Blatware smartphones, the design of 15 is the perfect dull and uniform as last year Shaomi 14And there is Q2 supportWhich causes sad We wish magnetic accessories For us Android phoneThe No phones are officially sold in the United States.

Classy

This is not uncommon for a latest version of a phone to be separated from the previous one. (Samsung and Apple, I see you)) But Shaomi 15 is the same. Even the colors are the same; I got a black review unit, but it also comes white or green. Said, I like the design. It is a compact phone that is easy to handle, the matte finish is fingerprint-resistant, and everything is gently scored, it makes it very comfortable to hold on.

Shaomi 15 (left) and 15 Ultra (right)

Photograph: Simon Hill

15 Ultra is a completely different animal, which is dominated by that huge camera on the back. It is top-girl and I got it with 14 ultra, you need a case to avoid damage and scratches in that large module. When you slip it in your pocket it sometimes caught and makes the bump use something Wireless charger Cause the phone cannot have the phone flat. Thanks, this is justified for photography fans (after it later).

Pleasedly, Xiaomi has jazzed 15 Ultra Finnish, with its camera skills and the Lyica partnership with a beautiful two-way silver chrome and fake black leather paint work. It comes black with a red highlight around the camera module. Sadly, I got the White Model, which has a fine marble effect but it is deeper in the bunch. 15 and 15 Ultra score is a IP 68 rating For water resistance and protected by the Shield Glass of Shaomi, the ultra gets the extended version 2.0.

Shaomi 15 has a 6.36 -inch flat amoled screen at 3670 x 1200 pixels and 15 Ultra 3200 x 1440 pixels jump up to 6.73 inches, including very little bevels on the edges. Both have a variable Rate 1 to 120-Harz Refresh For smooth scrolling and power skills, 3,200 knits can hit the brilliance and support the Dolby Vision and HDR 10+. It increases slightly brilliant than last year’s phones and these are top, sharp, rich display, just as good as I have seen. From stereo speaker to sound quality above average.

Shaomi 15 (right) and 15 Ultra (left)

Photograph: Simon Hill