If you thought the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra would be the king of mobile photography in 2025, it's time to think again. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra, if the rumors are true, is going to set new rules for the game. According to a fresh leak, the phone is expected to be officially unveiled on February 26, just in time for the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. And while Xiaomi hasn't confirmed the date yet, it all fits in with the Chinese giant's strategies from last year. But the date is just the beginning - the key questions are: what's in store for this new ultra-premium phone and will it take over the throne of mobile photography?
Xiaomi has been working with Leica for several years now, and it seems that this partnership continues to flourish. According to the latest leaks, it will Xiaomi 15 Ultra equipped with four cameras, where it will stand out 200 MP periscope telephoto camera. Although it sounds crazy, this means the most powerful mobile zoom everIn addition, the phone will also have 50 MP telephoto sensor for added flexibility in portraits and zooming, 50 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, which will cover a wide range of subjects without losing quality, and Sony Lytia LYT-900 main sensor with a diameter of one inch, which will provide excellent performance in low light conditions. Ahead awaits us 32MP selfie camera, which means that TikTok and Instagram content will also be of top quality.
A battery that will last longer than the competition
The camera isn't the only impressive feature the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is said to have 6000 mAh battery, which is more than the competition – the Galaxy S25 Ultra has 5000 mAh, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max has even less. Charging will be lightning fast, because we expect 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, meaning the phone will be charged in less than 30 minutes – something Apple and Samsung still fail to do.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite and 16GB RAM for ultimate performance
Under the hood, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite, which will be combined with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage This puts this phone at the very top of the performance spectrum. For comparison, the Galaxy S25 Ultra only offers 12GB of RAM, while the OnePlus 13 and Pixel 9 Pro max out at 512GB. This means the Xiaomi will be more powerful than most of its competitors, especially when it comes to multitasking and gaming.
The design remains recognizable, but even more refined
Leaked photos and short hands-on videos reveal that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will remain in design faithful to previous models, with a few improvements. The cameras will be even more exposed, the screen bezels will be thinner, and the body will be made of premium materials such as ceramic and aluminum.
When and at what price can we expect it?
The price is not yet known, but if we look at last year's Xiaomi 14 Ultra model, which was sold in Europe for around €1400, we can expect a similar number. Given that the global launch is expected to be on MWC 2025, we can expect the Xiaomi 15 Ultra to be available in Europe already March or April 2025.
Will the Xiaomi 15 Ultra be the king of smartphones in 2025?
From what we know, it has Xiaomi 15 Ultra everything it needs to be the best Android phone of 2025. The most powerful camera on the market, a huge battery and ultra-fast charging, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite in combination with 16 GB RAM-but they are a recipe for success. If the price is not too high, it has Xiaomi a chance to challenge both Samsung and Apple and take the crown of the best camera phone. Will it succeed? We'll get the answer February 26.
