Xiaomi announced its new phones in March 2025 globally, with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra getting most of the attention thanks to its enhanced photography offering. Launched alongside was the Xiaomi 15, on review here, which is a more compact flagship offering that replaces the Xiaomi 14 from 2024.
The launch follows a run of consistently good devices from Xiaomi: while launched in China first, these handsets offer good performance and specifications. But where Xiaomi was once known for its affordable prices, those have crept up to rival the likes of Samsung, while its more affordable Poco and Redmi brands offer better value for money.
