Xiaomi 15

One of the few compact flagship phones

Generational upgrades are few and far between.

The bottom line here is that you can't realistically do much better than the Xiaomi 15 for a powerful, modern, compact flagship. If the price is right for you, you won't regret picking one up.

Ultra has an exceptional quad-lens camera. Silky smooth performance. Gorgeous, super bright display. Fast Charging. Good battery life.

Huge camera module on the Ultra. Lots of bloatware. No Qi2.

Solid battery life ; Great display ; Good performance ; Fast charger in box

Low light performance ; Heats up under stress

Bright display ; Good battery life ; Excellent performance ; Solid camera quality

Not available in the U.S. ; AI features need work ; Design can't match the Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Xiaomi 15 is a solid Android phone that doesn't have a lot of flaws. Unfortunately, it also doesn't have much to help it stand out from a crowded marketplace. And that includes its sibling, the more powerful (and better looking) Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

Unbelievable power ; Big W for the Leica camera array ; Undercuts Samsung and iPhone on price

Battery life still not the best

At first glance, the Xiaomi 15 doesn't look like a massive upgrade from the 14, but delve deeper and you'll find profound improvements from its already sensational predecessor. The camera is as great as ever, with even the base 15 capable of up to 8K...

Good build quality ; Great ergonomics ; Excellent main camera

Weak ultra-wide camera ; No charger included ; Bloatware and ads

Despite not having the flashy specifications or upgrades of its Ultra sibling, it is easier to recommend buying the Xiaomi 15 due to its flagship performance at a lower price. The phone makes sensible compromises to reach the competitive €999 (around...

Great main camera ; Pocket-friendly size ; Flat, bright screen ; Plenty of base storage ; Good update policy ; Solid zoom camera

Overheats under heavy load ; No protective glass on the back ; HyperOS bloat and system ads ; 90W charging requires Xiaomi adapter ; Middling ultrawide camera

There’s a lot to like about the Xiaomi 15, especially if you’re looking for a smaller phone with some bells and whistles. It’s roughly the same size as the Pixel 9 Pro while offering a ton of performance, a huge battery, fast wired/wireless charging,...

Lots of power and smooth performance ; Great battery life ; Comprehensive camera offering ; Nice compact design

Seems expensive ; Lots of bloatware ; Camera zoom AI has weaknesses ; Gets warm under load

The Xiaomi 15 offers great performance with powerful hardware and excellent battery life. It’s a nice compact design, but still packs in a full selection of cameras. There are some software foibles and the camera can be bettered, but it’s a great phone...