Xiaomi 15 Ultra's global launch date officially announced

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has been starring in a lot of rumors, leaks, and even official teasers lately, ahead of its initial unveiling in China which could be taking place on February 26. While we still don't know exactly when the device will become official in Xiaomi's home market, the company has now unveiled the date when it's going to be launched in global markets: March 2.

That's the day before MWC starts in Barcelona, Spain, so we assume Xiaomi's launch event will also be taking place over there, as it's customary for phone makers to hold launch events the weekend before MWC actually starts (which is always on a Monday, and this year it's March 3).

Get ready to witness #TheNextPinnacle with us on March 2nd for the #Xiaomi15Series and more. #XiaomiLaunch

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— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) February 14, 2025

If history from 2024 repeats itself, then expect the 'vanilla' Xiaomi 15 to also make its global debut alongside the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, while the Pro stays relegated to the Chinese market.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has already been seen in leaked renders and leaked hands-on images. According to recent rumors, its camera chops will be unrivaled, at least in terms of hardware, since it's allegedly going to sport a 50 MP main snapper with a 1-inch type sensor, a 50 MP ultrawide, a 50 MP short-range telephoto, and a 200 MP long-range periscope telephoto using the same sensor as the vivo X100 Ultra and X200 Pro.

To get an idea of what to expect from its cameras, take a look at a sample shot - or even a full video shot on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. The phone will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and is rumored to have a 6,000 mAh battery with support for 90W wired and 50W wireless charging. It will run Android 15 with Xiaomi's HyperOS 2.0 on top from day one. Pricing should be in line with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.