Xiaomi 15 Series Teased on Amazon India Ahead of Global Launch – Here’s What We Know

Xiaomi is gearing up to unveil its next-generation flagships, the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra, with a global launch confirmed for March 2, 2025. The event, titled "The Next Pinnacle," will be streamed live at 6:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the launch, Amazon India has already listed a teaser page, giving us a first glimpse of what to expect from the Ultra model.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra's 200MP Periscope Lens: A Major Camera Shift?

For years, Xiaomi has collaborated with Leica to fine-tune its smartphone cameras, and the 15 Ultra looks like its most ambitious camera phone yet. The device is expected to feature a Leica Ultra-Pure Optical System, pairing a 1-inch primary sensor with a 200MP periscope telephoto lens-a significant step up from the 50MP Sony IMX858 periscope on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Here's what the rumored quad-camera setup could look like:

• 50MP primary sensor (f/1.63)

• 50MP ultra-wide lens (14mm, f/2.2)

• 50MP telephoto macro (70mm, f/1.8)

• 200MP periscope lens with up to 17.3x zoom

This setup suggests major improvements in low-light photography, dynamic range, and lossless zoom. If the periscope lens delivers what's being teased, it could push Xiaomi's flagship camera capabilities ahead of competitors like Samsung and Apple.

Global and Indian Release Timeline

Xiaomi plans to unveil the 15 Ultra first in China on February 27, alongside its SU7 Ultra EV and the Redmi Book Pro 2025 laptop. The global release follows on March 2, with India being one of the first markets to get the device.

Here's the expected rollout schedule:

• February 27, 2025: China launch event.

• March 2, 2025: Global launch event.

• March 18, 2025: Pricing details revealed.

• March 21, 2025: Sales begin in select markets, including India.

Amazon India's teaser page suggests that pre-orders and registrations will likely begin soon after the launch.

What About Performance and Other Features?

While Xiaomi hasn't officially confirmed all specs, reports suggest that the 15 Ultra will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm's latest flagship processor. This would align with Xiaomi's history of using top-tier chips in its Ultra models.

The standard Xiaomi 15 is expected to keep the same specifications as its Chinese variant, offering a more affordable flagship alternative.