Tech Advisor90
Another excellent flagship at an unchanged price, and arguably the best camera phone.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
5 expert reviews#13 of 80 smartphones
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recommend
recommend
Best for mobile photography
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: software and app.
Reviewed by Tech Advisor, TechRadar, Android Central and 2 more
The catch: It is heavy, with a huge camera bump and short software support.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 90All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
TechRadar90
A powerful, well-cooled flagship with impressive cameras and quick charging that undercuts rivals on value.
Android Central90
The reviewer counts it among the year's best phones, led by a superb main camera, 200MP tele and strong battery.
Trusted Reviews90
Considered one of the very best camera phones of the year, with an exceptional display and flagship chip.
WIRED80
The Ultra is praised as a photographer's phone with an exceptional camera, smooth performance and bright display, though improvements are incremental.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Picture quality3 of 5
Performance3 of 5
Battery life2 of 5
What critics dislike most
Software and app3 of 5
Size and weight2 of 5
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Common questions
Is the Xiaomi 15 Ultra worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. It is heavy, with a huge camera bump and short software support.
Do critics agree about the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (WIRED) to 90 (Tech Advisor), a spread of 10 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
Software and app (3 of 5 reviews), Size and weight (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.