UAE Price
AED 2,999
India Price
₹74,999
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Smartphone · Xiaomi · 2025
The Xiaomi 15 256GB is Xiaomi's 2025 smartphone featuring a 6.36 inches, 97.6 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5240 mAh battery. At AED 2,999 in the UAE and ₹74,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The Xiaomi 15 excels with its 50MP main sensor (1/1.31", 1.2µm, OIS), delivering exceptional low-light detail, and its 5240mAh battery (global) with 90W wired charging, refilling from 0–100% in 28 minutes. The Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) sustains peak performance without throttling under 90-minute gaming loads. Ideal for professionals who shoot 4K60 video daily, need all-day endurance on 5G, and rely on NFC for contactless payments across UAE and Indian transit systems. Its weakness is thermal throttling after 45 minutes of continuous 120fps gaming, with surface temps hitting 41°C. In UAE at AED 2999, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 3200 offers 90W charging, 5000mAh+ battery, and 4 Android upgrades. In India at ₹74999, it’s overpriced—Samsung’s S24 Ultra offers better thermals and IP68 at ₹72999, making the Xiaomi’s premium feel unjustified despite superior charging speed.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | · Si/C Li-Ion 5240 mAh - Global· Si/C Li-Ion 5400 mAh - China |
| Charging | 90W wired, PD3.0, QC3+ 50W wireless 10W reverse wireless |
| Battery Capacity | 5240 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 60mm (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 2.6x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4/6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG |
| Dimensions | 152.3 x 71.2 x 8.1 / 8.4 / 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 189 / 191 / 192 g (6.67 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Xiaomi Shield Glass), aluminum alloy frame (6M42) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 1920Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.36 inches, 97.6 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2670 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Xiaomi Shield Glass, Mohs level 6 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Black, White, Liquid Silver, Green, Lilac |
| Models | 24129PN74G, 24129PN74I, 24129PN74C |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) |
| Price | ₹ 79,999 / $ 429.18 / £ 590.46 / € 593.29 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 2534638 (v10) GeekBench: 9419 (v6) 3DMark: 5980 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1517 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.7 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 16:28h |
| Energy | Class A |
| Battery | 63:26h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Announced | 2024, October 29 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, October 29 |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Xiaomi 15.
Yes, it remains a strong value in 2026 due to its premium build, reliable software updates, and competitive performance for daily use. It offers better long-term value than newer mid-range models at this price point.
The Xiaomi 15 256GB is priced at AED 2999 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Xiaomi 15 256GB is priced at ₹74999 in India. It is available through official Xiaomi stores and leading e-commerce platforms nationwide.
The camera delivers sharp, detailed photos with excellent dynamic range in daylight and strong low-light performance. Video recording is smooth and stable, with reliable color accuracy across modes.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including streaming, browsing, and camera use. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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