Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro launch in China with Snapdragon 8 Elite and custom design options

Xiaomi's first Snapdragon 8 Elite chipped phones — Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro — are now available on sale in China
An undated image of Xiaomi 15 Series. — Xiaomi/ Canva
An undated image of Xiaomi 15 Series. — Xiaomi/ Canva

Xiaomi has unveiled its first-ever smartphone series — the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro — featuring the advanced Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, now available in China.

Priced from $630 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model, up to $770 for the 16GB RAM and 1TB storage version, the Xiaomi 15 is available in various colours: Lilac Purple, Light Grass Green, Black, White, and a premium Bright Silver Edition.

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Additionally, a custom 16GB RAM and 512GB storage option is offered in 20 stylish colours exclusively on Xiaomi Mall for $700. The Diamond Limited Edition, featuring a luxurious diamond-encrusted back panel, is priced at $840.

Xiaomi 15 Pro

Available at a slightly higher price point, the Xiaomi 15 Pro’s base model includes 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for $742, while the mid-tier model with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage is available for $812. 

The top-tier Xiaomi 15 Pro, offering 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, costs $910. Colour options for the Pro include Spruce Green, Rock Grey, White, and the Bright Silver Edition, which is $28 more expensive than the other colours.