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At the end of October, Xiaomi officially launched the new Xiaomi 15 series, comprising the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro models. Among them, the Xiaomi 15 retains its status as a compact flagship, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro stands as Xiaomi's most potent flagship to date. Both new models garnered significant attention upon their debut. Additionally, the series will introduce the top-tier Xiaomi 15 Ultra early next year. Now, according to recent news, a digital blogger has shared further details about the device's satellite communication capabilities.
According to the latest revelations, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will exclusively feature dual satellite communication technology. Currently, Xiaomi offers satellite communication only on its top-tier version, with other models being conventional 5G smartphones.
Based on previously published network access approval certification information, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra comes in two versions: the standard version supports Tiantong satellite calling, while the top-tier version supports both Tiantong satellite calling and Beidou satellite messaging.
Tiantong satellites are a type of communication satellite operated by China Telecom, primarily providing satellite phone services. Beidou satellite messaging allows users to send satellite messages, similar to sending regular text messages. Users can enter the Beidou satellite messaging interface, input the recipient, edit the message content, and send it, including the option to include location information.
With satellite communication services, users can maintain contact with the outside world in remote mountains, highlands, or environments with impaired or no network coverage. This undoubtedly serves as a robust safety net for residents in remote areas, outdoor explorers, researchers, and emergency rescue teams.
Regarding other specifications, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile platform based on TSMC's 3nm process, featuring up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. It boasts a built-in 6000mAh battery supporting 90W wired fast charging and wireless charging, equipped with a CSOT 2K OLED quad-curved display.
It is noteworthy that, according to previous rumors and engineering machine perspectives, the rear quad-camera setup of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has undergone a redesign, with the camera module occupying almost half of the back. This has sparked concerns about the battery capacity of the new device.
According to the latest post from the blogger, "The hardware shortcomings feedback from the top-tier model has been addressed." Combining comments and related revelations, this top-tier model is presumed to be the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, with its battery capacity expected to start at 6000mAh (previous rumors suggested 5400mAh).
The blogger also responded to a netizen's comment, stating, "Don't even think about 120W charging; we can't improve the charging efficiency." Regarding a netizen's request for a "ceramic" body, he remarked, "It's too heavy, at 250g." Therefore, it appears that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra's battery capacity will likely exceed 6000mAh, without support for 120W charging or a ceramic body.
However, the authenticity of this information has yet to be confirmed and awaits further announcement from official sources.
Additionally, the camera system is the Xiaomi 15 Ultra's strength, featuring a rear quad-camera setup. This includes a one-inch super-large-sensor main camera with a Sony LYT 900 sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with a Samsung JN5 sensor, a suspected 200-megapixel telephoto camera with a Samsung HP9 sensor, and a 50-megapixel portrait telephoto camera.
A summary of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra's camera configurations:
5x periscope telephoto lens: The Xiaomi 15 Ultra employs a 200MP 4.3x 100mm f/2.6 Samsung ISOCELL HP9 sensor with a super-large 1/1.4-inch sensor size, capable of outputting clear and bright 12-megapixel photos in low-light environments, with individual pixel sizes reaching 2.24 μm.
Main camera lens: Equipped with a 50Mp 23mm f/1.6x Sony LYT900 sensor, featuring a one-inch super-large photosensitive element, OIS stabilization, and a physical focal length greater than previous models.
3x portrait telephoto lens: Uses a 50MP Sony IMX858 sensor with a 1/2.5-inch size, adopting a 70mm 3x portrait solution with an aperture of f/1.8, a physical focal length of 11.51mm, and OIS stabilization, enabling nearly "full-frame shooting".
Ultra-wide-angle lens: Equipped with a 50MP Samsung S5KJN5 sensor with a 1/2.75-inch photosensitive area.
In terms of design, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be available in three color options: white, black-red, and white-green. The body is crafted from glass fiber material.
The black-red color scheme boasts a black body with a red DECO ring around the lens, evoking a professional camera vibe. The white-green color scheme adopts a vertical color-blocking design, with 1/5 white and 4/5 green, providing high recognizability.
Regarding pricing, with reference to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the starting price of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is anticipated to be around 6500 yuan.
In conclusion, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will prioritize camera upgrades, enhancing both photo and video capabilities.
Additionally, here's some good news: the highly anticipated small, high-performance tablet is on its way. According to reports, Xiaomi's small tablet is progressing well in internal testing and is positioned as a gaming tablet, equipped with a Dimensity 9400 processor and featuring a sleek, integrated metal body.
However, there is no definitive release date yet.
Wei Siqi, the spokesperson for Xiaomi Group, has previously confirmed that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be officially released in February 2025.
So, if you have any thoughts on the latest Xiaomi 15 Ultra exposure, feel free to leave a comment in the comment section and join the discussion with Mingmei Wuxian!