Xiaomi 15: A compact powerhouse that redefines the small flagship experience?

The Xiaomi 15 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite chipset, paired with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage.

Xiaomi 15 co-engineered with Leica. Picture: Noel Campion.

Xiaomi has built a strong reputation for delivering feature-packed smartphones at competitive prices, and the Xiaomi 15 continues that tradition. With a refined design, a powerful Snapdragon processor, an impressive camera system, and blazing-fast charging, this compact flagship is a serious contender in the premium smartphone space. But is it the best small flagship of the year? Let’s dive in and see how it holds up.

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