Just days after revealing the 15 Ultra in China, Xiaomi has introduced a UK and European launch for its newest flagship cellphone, along with the bottom Xiaomi 15. There’s no signal of the Pro mannequin, however there’s an array of tablets, earbuds, and health trackers showing alongside the telephones.
The 15 and 15 Ultra can be found to order from at this time, beginning at £1,299 / €1,499 (round $1,600) for the Ultra and £899 / €999 (round $1,100) for the 15. Both are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite and embrace massive batteries, quick wired and wi-fi charging, and IP68 rankings.
The cameras are actually the place the 2 telephones diverge. While each telephones characteristic comparable sounding units of 50-megapixel essential, telephoto, and ultrawide cameras, the Ultra really makes use of completely different sensors on each lens, so ought to internet superior outcomes. It additionally contains a fourth lens: a 200-megapixel, 4.3x periscope lens that dominates the already giant digital camera module on the cellphone’s again. Xiaomi can also be promoting a Photography Kit add-on for £179 (round $225), which features a purposeful digital camera grip accent full with a shutter button, zoom lever, and publicity dial.
The two telephones are joined by the Xiaomi Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro, a pair of 11.2-inch Android tablets with 3.2K 144Hz shows. The two tablets are equally specced, however the Pro mannequin makes use of a sooner Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip (in comparison with a 7 Plus Gen 3 on the 7) and has larger decision cameras. They go on sale from £369 /€399 (round $465) and £449 / €499 ($565) respectively. The Pro additionally ships in a “Matte Glass” model which ought to supply decreased display glare for £549 / €649 ($690).
Xiaomi has additionally introduced European releases for the Buds 5 Pro, which are available a Bluetooth mannequin and a separate Wi-Fi model for improved high quality when paired with a appropriate Xiaomi cellphone, which for the second is just the 15 and 15 Ultra. Finally, there are two wearables too: the Smart Band 9 Pro options improved well being monitoring in comparison with final yr’s mannequin, whereas the Watch S4 is a straightforward smartwatch that contains a return of the swappable bezels launched this time final yr within the Watch S3.
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Update, February 2nd: Added costs in Euros for extra merchandise, and clarified compatibility of the Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi.
