On paper, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra offers a lot of great specs. Powerful Leica-tuned cameras, including an absurd 200MP telephoto lens, a large battery, and all the performance of the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. However, like all Xiaomi phones, there’s a big emphasis on the own-brand software, rather than a cleaner variation of Android.

But it's 2025 now and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is here to try and tempt more photographers away from Apple's clutches. The phone has had a variety of updates, including the powerful Sn

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Incredible camera performance ・Excellent screen ・Solid battery life & fast charging ・Silky performance Cons ・Some design backsteps ・Not the best Android skin ・Mixed bag of AI features Our Verdict The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is another excellent flagship smartphone and comes with a number of upgrades at the same price as