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Xiaomi 15 12 GB + 512 GB Black

Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5,240 mAh battery and 50 MP main sensor with Leica optics.

Manufacturer reference 4223708200

Colour Black

Internal storage capacity 512 GB

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75 /100 Its best score: the most storage, rated "very large" on its category’s scale.
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What the Xiaomi 15 12 GB + 512 GB Black is worth

The Xiaomi 15 12 GB + 512 GB Black runs on a Snapdragon 8 Elite built on a 3 nm process, paired with 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage. Its 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED screen delivers 2670 x 1200 pixels resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and 3,200 nits peak brightness. The 5,240 mAh battery supports 90W HyperCharge wired and 50W wireless charging. It weighs 191 g, measures 8.08 mm thick and carries IP68 certification.

The rear camera setup features a 50 MP main sensor (f/1.62, OIS, 23 mm equivalent focal length), a 50 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2, 14 mm) and a 50 MP telephoto (f/2.0, 60 mm, 5x optical zoom). Leica Summilux optics handle video recording up to 8K at 30 fps. The front camera offers 32 MP at f/2.0. The phone runs Xiaomi HyperOS 2 and includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader.

With a battery score of 81/100, the Xiaomi 15 exceeds the market median. Storage scores 90/100, performance 80/100 and camera 70/100. The 6.36-inch screen sits below the 6.7-inch median, resulting in a 56/100 score. The overall score reaches 75/100, placing this model in the above-600-euro bracket where smooth screens, capable cameras, ample memory and extended software support come together.

Its scores, criterion by criterion

Scores out of 100, calculated from the datasheet and compared with the market. The full method is public.

Storage Very large

512 GB · category median: 384 GB

Battery life Very long

5,240 mAh · category median: 4,500 mAh

Power Adequate

12 GB · category median: 8 GB

Camera Good

50 MP · category median: 50 MP

Screen Basic

6.4 " · category median: 6.7 "

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Specifications

Design 4
Product colour Black
Protection rating IP68
Protective glass Xiaomi Shield Glass
Frame material 6M42 aluminium alloy
Memory 3
RAM capacity 12 GB
Memory 12 GB
RAM type LPDDR5X 8,533 Mbit/s
Storage media 2
Internal storage capacity 512 GB
Storage type UFS 4.0
Screen 8
Display diagonal 6.36"
Display resolution 2670 x 1200 pixels
Panel type CrystalRes AMOLED
Maximum refresh rate 120 Hz
Maximum display brightness (Outdoor) 3,200 nits
Pixel density 460 PPI
Colour depth 68 billion colours
Colour gamut DCI-P3
Camera 25
Rear camera resolution (numeric) 50 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric) 32 MP
Rear camera aperture number f/1.62
Second rear camera resolution (numeric) 50 MP
Second rear camera aperture number f/2.2
Third rear camera resolution (numeric) 50 MP
Third rear camera aperture number f/2.0
Front camera aperture number f/2.0
Main camera equivalent focal length 23 mm
Ultra wide-angle equivalent focal length 14 mm
Telephoto equivalent focal length 60 mm
Main sensor size 1/1.31"
Pixel size (Super Pixel) 2.4 µm
Dynamic range 13.5 EV
Image stabilizer OIS
Optical zoom 5x
Digital zoom 60x
Video recording modes 8K, 4K, 1080p, 720p
8K video recording 7680 x 4320 at 24 fps and 30 fps
4K video recording 3840 x 2160 at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps
Slow motion mode Yes
Time lapse mode Yes
Night mode Yes
Macro photography 10 cm
Optics Leica Summilux
Processor 5
Processor model Snapdragon 8 Elite
Manufacturing process 3 nm
Processor cores 8
Maximum CPU frequency 4.32 GHz
GPU Adreno
- 1
Battery capacity 5,240 mAh
Battery 1
Battery technology Lithium-Ion Polymer
Representation / rendering 4
Fast charging HyperCharge 90W
Wireless charging HyperCharge wireless 50W
Fingerprint reader Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Face recognition Yes
Power 2
USB Type-C required charging power (max) 90 W
Wireless charging power 50 W
Network 7
Mobile network generation 5G
SIM card type Dual SIM (nano SIM + nano SIM or nano SIM + eSIM, eSIM + eSIM)
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth version 6.0
Near Field Communication (NFC) NFC
Connectivity 2
USB connector type USB Type-C
USB port USB 3.2 Gen1
Navigation 6
GPS (satellite) Yes
GLONASS Yes
Galileo Yes
BeiDou Yes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) Yes
Electronic compass Yes
Sensors 6
Proximity sensor Yes
Ambient light sensor Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Barometer Yes
Infrared emitter Yes
Software 1
Operating system installed Xiaomi HyperOS 2
Weight and dimensions 4
Weight 191 g
Height 152.3 mm
Width 71.2 mm
Depth 8.08 mm
multimedia 2
Speakers stereo
Number of microphones 4 microphones
Audio 1
Supported audio formats Dolby Atmos
Battery life 1
Energy efficiency class A
Power management 1
Energy efficiency scale A to G

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Frequently asked questions

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The Xiaomi 15 focuses on compactness with a 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED screen, compared to a market median of 6.7 inches. This results in a more manageable device (71.2 mm wide, 191 g) while maintaining a 120 Hz, 3,200 nits panel with 2670 x 1200 pixel resolution.

The Xiaomi 15 features HyperCharge 90W fast charging and a 5,240 mAh battery. The document does not specify exact charging time, but this power typically enables very fast full charges, complemented by 50 W wireless charging.

The three 50 MP sensors feature Leica Summilux optics: a 1/1.31-inch f/1.62 main sensor equivalent to 23 mm, an f/2.2 ultra-wide equivalent to 14 mm, and an f/2.0 telephoto equivalent to 60 mm with 5x optical zoom. The front camera captures 32 MP at f/2.0.

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