After more than two months of silence in the mobile phone industry, chaos will ensue starting in September, with flagship models from various brands arriving one after another.

With Apple's iPhone 16 set to be released a day early on September 10, and Huawei's epoch-making tri-fold screen device also scheduled for September 10,

Now, the iteration of mainstream Android flagships represented by the Xiaomi 15 series has arrived as well.

Indeed, over the past period, the Xiaomi 15 series has become the focus of the mobile phone industry. On the one hand, sales of the Xiaomi 14 series have soared, and fans' expectations for its successor have reached their peak. On the other hand, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to debut at the end of October, and there is no doubt that the Xiaomi 15 series, which will be the first to feature Qualcomm's new mobile platform, will naturally serve as the touchstone for this new flagship SoC.

Firstly, a digital blogger has created a front render of the Xiaomi 15 based on the actual device.

According to the leak, the Xiaomi 15 adopts a 6.36-inch small straight screen with a resolution of 1.5K and a centered punch-hole design.

Compared to its predecessor, the Xiaomi 15 has further narrowed bezels, visually approaching equal narrowness on all four sides and offering a higher screen-to-body ratio.

The frame is designed with right angles and made of metal, while the back features a square camera DECO in the top left corner. The Parisian studs have been removed, replaced by a volcanic crater transition design that enhances the overall integrity and visual appeal of the device.

In terms of core configuration, the Xiaomi 15 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen4 platform. This chip employs Qualcomm's self-developed Nuvia CPU architecture, featuring a 2+6 CPU design and built on TSMC's second-generation 3nm process. The rear camera system boasts a 50MP Leica triple-camera setup, making it Xiaomi's most powerful flagship to date.

Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 15 Pro continues to focus on being a comprehensive flagship device, featuring a 2K micro-curved screen. In addition to the standard body, there is also a version with a titanium metal frame. Both support ultrasonic fingerprint unlocking and satellite communication technology. In terms of photography, the device sports a 50MP ultra-large sensor primary camera, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens, marking the return of the periscope telephoto lens after a three-year absence.

Furthermore, both the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro will be equipped with Jinshajiang silicon anode batteries exceeding 5000mAh capacity, with AI integration across the entire lineup.

Specifically, the Xiaomi 15, being a compact smartphone, is reasonably equipped with a 5500mAh battery. It is rumored that the Xiaomi 15 Pro is expected to be equipped with a 6000mAh+ battery, making it the Xiaomi phone with the largest battery capacity in Pro version history, undoubtedly providing users with a more enduring battery life experience.

Recently, two new devices, 24129PN74C and 2410DPN6CC, have passed domestic radio approval, and bloggers have revealed that they are part of the Xiaomi 15 series.

Moreover, it is worth mentioning that foreign media has recently disclosed information about the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, revealing significant upgrades to its camera system.

It is understood that Xiaomi and Sony are collaborating to develop an enhanced sensor for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Compared to the LYT-900 sensor in the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the new sensor is expected to perform better in low-light environments.

The Sony LYT-900 sensor boasts 50MP resolution and a 1/0.98-inch ultra-large sensor size, with a pixel size of 1.6μm. Paired with Xiaomi's second-generation stepless variable aperture technology, it can achieve a maximum aperture of f/1.63.

Compared to the IMX989, the LYT-900 consumes 43% less power and achieves a native dynamic range of 14EV, 9.5 times that of the IMX989, allowing it to retain rich light and dark details.

Notably, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will introduce a dedicated 4K cinema video mode. While the Xiaomi 14 Ultra already featured a cinema mode, it was limited to 1080P recording.

Furthermore, the new imaging chip and ISP upgrades brought by the Snapdragon 8 Gen4 chip in the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will significantly improve slow-motion mode.

Additionally, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will feature a brand-new 200MP telephoto lens supporting 10x zoom, compared to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which only offered zoom settings of 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3.2x, and 5x.

The selfie camera of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra may be upgraded to 50MP, an improvement over the 32MP camera in the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

It is reported that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen4 chip and equipped with a 2K resolution quad-curved display. The back features a centered large circular camera module, with options for vegan leather, glass fiber, and ceramic materials. It is scheduled to be released in the first quarter of next year.

In addition, the Xiaomi 15 series will be the first to adopt ultrasonic fingerprint recognition modules from domestic manufacturer Goodix. Compared to optical fingerprint recognition, ultrasonic fingerprint recognition offers higher recognition rates and a better user experience, especially in wet conditions where it can still function normally. This recognition technology does not require illuminating the fingerprint through the screen, making the unlocking process more convenient.

Furthermore, the Xiaomi 15 series introduces a new back cover material - glass fiber, abbreviated as GF. This material is not a composite plastic material as commonly perceived but rather a fibrous material made from glass. It is produced by drawing extremely fine fibers from molten glass through a high-speed drawing process. These fibers can be used individually, woven into cloth, or combined with other materials.

This material offers several advantages, including high mechanical strength for excellent protection. Compared to metal or some plastic materials, glass fiber is lighter, contributing to a reduction in the overall weight of the phone. It can be treated with various surface treatments to achieve different colors and textures, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the product. It can also be sprayed or printed to add visual effects, mimicking the textures of metals, woods, or leathers.

Oh, and the Xiaomi 15 series will also be the first to ship with Pengpai OS 2.0, which is rumored to be the complete version of Pengpai OS, significantly improving smoothness and stability. It focuses on all-scenario intelligence and cross-platform connectivity.

At the same time, it will be comprehensively upgraded to an AI system, rather than just introducing some AI applications as before. AI will be deeply integrated into various aspects, such as photography, calling, shorthand, direct service access, and intelligent recommendations, covering all scenarios including life, entertainment, travel, and office work.

By the way, due to the introduction of new technologies and configuration upgrades, the cost of the Xiaomi 15 has increased. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun revealed at the Xiaomi 14 launch event that the company would no longer adhere to the 3999 yuan price range to introduce higher-quality mobile phone products. As a result, the starting price of the Xiaomi 15 is expected to exceed 4000 yuan, with the new product scheduled for official release in October.

?Finally, Mingmei Infinite notes that previous leaks have indicated that new devices such as the vivo X200 series, OPPO Find X8 series, Xiaomi 15 series, OnePlus 13, iQOO 13, realme GT7 Pro, and Redmi K80 series are "basically confirmed to debut between October and November," with the Honor Magic7 series and Huawei's new devices tentatively scheduled for November as well.

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