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Smartphones · Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15

This record covers Xiaomi Xiaomi 15. Screen diagonal: 6.36 inches. Storage: 512 GB.

Your situation

Decision context · US · USD

Our scores

Longevity

Longevity score not available

Version 3.2.0

Required to calculate the score:

  • Announcement or release date (to the month or year)
  • Current support status or published end year
Details that would improve the score (5)
  • Published support end date
  • Announced minimum support duration
  • Repairability index with scale and scheme
  • Official repair manual
  • Replaceable battery
How the decision is calculated

Declared resilience

10.00/10*

Partial score: missing criteria: Declared battery cycles, Declared repeated drop resistance, Declared support duration

Provisional

Coverage 25 %

Version declared-resilience/4.3.0

Publishers : notebookcheck.net

Published declarations: this score does not predict service life.

Score methodology

Editorial repairability

10.00/10*

Partial score: missing criteria: Disassembly depth, Repair documentation, Fastener removal

Provisional

Coverage 20 %

Version repairability/4.3.0

Publishers : spare-parts.mi.com

Editorial score separate from the regulatory index and the longevity score.

Score methodology

Customer feedback

8.50/10

Provisional

Coverage 100 %

Version customer-feedback/4.2.0

Publishers : boulanger.com

boulanger.com · 5 reviews

Reduced sample: fewer than 10 reviews for at least one publisher.

Customer satisfaction, not a durability test.

Score methodology

What we know

Screen size6.36 inches mi.com
ProtectionThe protection rating is therefore not guaranteed if the product is subjected to environments beyond these test conditions.
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : L'indice de protection n'est donc pas garanti si le produit est soumis à des environnements allant au-delà de ces conditions de test.
mi.com
Isolated reportThe Snapdragon 8 Elite has a tendency to overheat under load notebookcheck.net
Acknowledged defectThe Snapdragon 8 Elite has a tendency to overheat under load notebookcheck.net
Usage limitationNot recommended for use at the beach or in the pool.
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Utilisation non recommandée à la plage ou à la piscine.
mi.com

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Version repair-economics/1.4.0 · How the decision is calculated

Support and repairability

Parts and availability
Xiaomi 15 Adhesive-Battery Cover sold out

Strengths and things to know

Reported strengths

  • its build quality is great and all gaps are tight and even
  • The Xiaomi 15 wasn't fazed by our twisting attempts
  • it is IP68 protected against dust and water

Good to know

  • you still end up feeling the heat during a long session of a demanding game

Prices

US · USD Published price information for this market, without currency conversion. Prices do not affect the verdict.

Price unknown

Key facts

Support

OS at launch
Xiaomi HyperOS 2 mi.com · Oct 16, 2026
Manufacturer interface
Xiaomi HyperOS 2 mi.com · Oct 16, 2026

Repairability

Available parts
Xiaomi 15 Battery · Xiaomi 15 Front Cover Display Module AMOLED · Xiaomi 15 Sub-board assembly · Xiaomi 15 SIM Card Tray · Xiaomi 15 Upper Speaker Assy · Xiaomi 15 Long focal camera 50M · Xiaomi 15 Wide-angle camera 50M · Xiaomi 15 REAR ULTRA-WIDE-ANGLE-CAMERA 50M · Xiaomi 15 Adhisive-Battery Cover · Xiaomi 15 Front Camera 32M · Xiaomi 15 Screw-M1.4x3.0x0.3 spare-parts.mi.com · Oct 16, 2026spare-parts.mi.com · Oct 16, 2026spare-parts.mi.com · Oct 16, 2026spare-parts.mi.com · Oct 16, 2026spare-parts.mi.com · Oct 16, 2026spare-parts.mi.com · Oct 16, 2026spare-parts.mi.com · Oct 16, 2026spare-parts.mi.com · Oct 16, 2026spare-parts.mi.com · Oct 16, 2026spare-parts.mi.com · Oct 16, 2026spare-parts.mi.com · Oct 16, 2026
Spare parts availability
Xiaomi 15 Adhesive-Battery Cover sold out
Translated from DutchOriginal text : Xiaomi 15 Adhisive-Battery Cover Uitverkocht
spare-parts.mi.com · Oct 16, 2026
Repair limitations
The protection rating can decrease with daily wear, physical damage and/or the need for disassembly during a repair. · The warranty does not cover damage caused by liquids in environments beyond the IP68 test conditions.
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : L'indice de protection peut baisser en cas d'usure quotidienne, de dommages physiques et/ou de la nécessité d'un démontage en cas de réparation. · La garantie ne couvre pas les dommages causés par des liquides dans les environnements au-delà des conditions du test IP68.
mi.com · Oct 18, 2026mi.com · Oct 18, 2026

Durability

Editorial justifications
The finishes are neat · the device gives a strong impression of quality and restraint
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Les finitions sont soignées · l’appareil dégage une belle impression de qualité et de sobriété
leclaireur.fnac.com · Oct 16, 2026leclaireur.fnac.com · Oct 16, 2026
Isolated report
The Snapdragon 8 Elite has a tendency to overheat under load notebookcheck.net · Oct 16, 2026
Limitations
you still end up feeling the heat during a long session of a demanding game
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : on finit tout de même par ressentir la chaleur pendant une longue session sur un jeu intensif
leclaireur.fnac.com · Oct 16, 2026
Protection
The protection rating is therefore not guaranteed if the product is subjected to environments beyond these test conditions.
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : L'indice de protection n'est donc pas garanti si le produit est soumis à des environnements allant au-delà de ces conditions de test.
mi.com · Oct 18, 2026
Acknowledged defect
The Snapdragon 8 Elite has a tendency to overheat under load notebookcheck.net · Oct 18, 2026
Number of reviews
5 boulanger.com · Oct 16, 2026boulanger.com · Oct 16, 2026boulanger.com · Oct 16, 2026
Review platforms
The reviews posted on boulanger.com
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Les avis déposés sur boulanger.com
boulanger.com · Oct 16, 2026
Review score
4.4 boulanger.com · Oct 16, 2026boulanger.com · Oct 16, 2026boulanger.com · Oct 16, 2026
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Risks
The Snapdragon 8 Elite has a tendency to overheat under load notebookcheck.net
Strengths
its build quality is great and all gaps are tight and even · The Xiaomi 15 wasn't fazed by our twisting attempts · it is IP68 protected against dust and water notebookcheck.netnotebookcheck.netnotebookcheck.net
Suitable usage profiles
an excellent choice for those looking for a powerful smartphone in a compact format
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : un excellent choix pour ceux qui recherchent un smartphone puissant dans un format contenu
leclaireur.fnac.com
Unconfirmed signal
the phone's vibration is very weak and almost nonexistent in silent mode
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : la vibration du téléphone est très faible et quasi inexistante en mode silencieux
boulanger.com
Usage limitation
Not recommended for use at the beach or in the pool.
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Utilisation non recommandée à la plage ou à la piscine.
mi.com

Specifications

Audio
stereo speakers notebookcheck.net · Oct 16, 2026
Battery capacity
5400 mAh notebookcheck.net · Oct 16, 2026
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6.0 mi.com · Oct 16, 2026
Brand
Xiaomi boulanger.com · Oct 16, 2026boulanger.com · Oct 16, 2026boulanger.com · Oct 16, 2026
Front camera
32 MPix f/2.0, 22mm notebookcheck.net · Oct 16, 2026
Main camera
Light Fusion 900 main sensor, 50 MP (f/1.6)
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : capteur principal Light Fusion 900 de 50 Mpx (f/1,6)
leclaireur.fnac.com · Oct 16, 2026
Optical image stabilisation
yes mi.com · Oct 16, 2026leclaireur.fnac.com · Oct 16, 2026notebookcheck.net · Oct 16, 2026
Telephoto camera
a 50 MP telephoto lens (f/2.0) offering 2.6x optical zoom
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : un téléobjectif de 50 Mpx (f/2,0) offrant un zoom optique x2,6
leclaireur.fnac.com · Oct 16, 2026
Show all specifications
Ultra-wide camera
an ultra-wide-angle of 50 MP (f/2.0) covering 115°
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : un ultra grand-angle de 50 Mpx (f/2,0) couvrant 115 °
leclaireur.fnac.com
Mobile connectivity
la 5G leclaireur.fnac.com
CPU
3 x , 2 x 4.3 GHz Qualcomm Oryon Gen 2 Prime, 6 x 3.5 GHz Qualcomm Oryon Gen 2 Performance, Oryon v2 notebookcheck.net
Brightness
3200 mi.com
Screen size
6.36 inches mi.com
Refresh rate
120 leclaireur.fnac.com
Resolution
Resolution: 2670 x 1200, 460 ppi
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Résolution : 2670 x 1200, 460 ppp
mi.com
Display technology
CrystalRes AMOLED mi.com
eSIM
yes mi.com
Fingerprint sensor
Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor built into the screen
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Capteur d'empreintes digitales ultrasonique intégré à l'écran
mi.com
GPU
GPU Adreno™ mi.com
Height
152.3 mm mi.com
IP rating
IP68 notebookcheck.net
Weight
191 lab.fnac.com
RAM options
12 GB mi.comleclaireur.fnac.com
SIM
Dual SIM (nano SIM + nano SIM ou nano SIM + eSIM, eSIM + eSIM)* mi.com
Processor
Snapdragon® 8 Elite processor
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Processeur Snapdragon® 8 Elite
mi.com
Storage options
512 GB leclaireur.fnac.com
USB
USB Type-C mi.com
Variant
15 designed with Leica 512GB Black 5G
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : 15 concu avec Leica 512Go Noir 5G
boulanger.com
Width
71.2 mm mi.com
Not disclosed · 36
Declared drop resistance
not disclosed
Review scale
not disclosed
Assessment method
not disclosed
Battery replacement
not disclosed
Disassembly depth score
not disclosed
Repair eligibility
not disclosed
EU repairability class
not disclosed
Fasteners score
not disclosed
Repair manual
not disclosed
Parts pairing restrictions
not disclosed
Repair programme
not disclosed
Index scale
not disclosed
Index scheme
not disclosed
Repairability index
not disclosed
Announcement date
not disclosed
Charge cycles
not disclosed
Battery energy
not disclosed
Declared battery life
not disclosed
Manufacturer reference
not disclosed
Measurement protocols
not disclosed
NFC
not disclosed
RAM
not disclosed
Release year
not disclosed
Supported frequency bands
not disclosed
Thickness
not disclosed
Announced support period
not disclosed
Support commitment
not disclosed
Current official OS
not disclosed
OS upgrades delivered
not disclosed
Published end-of-support year
not disclosed
Last documented patch
not disclosed
Patch scope
not disclosed
Promised OS upgrades
not disclosed
Support status
not disclosed
Support variant
not disclosed
Update release date
not disclosed

Summary

This record covers Xiaomi Xiaomi 15. Screen diagonal: 6.36 inches. Storage: 512 GB.

Durability and repair

Ingress protection code: IP68. Documented parts availability: Xiaomi 15 Adhisive-Battery Cover Uitverkocht.

Software support

Launch operating system: Xiaomi HyperOS 2.

Sources and confidence

  1. leclaireur.fnac.comOct 16, 2026

    l’appareil dégage une belle impression de qualité et de sobriété

    Open source
  2. notebookcheck.netOct 16, 2026

    The Snapdragon 8 Elite has a tendency to overheat under load

    Open source
  3. mi.comOct 18, 2026

    L'indice de protection n'est donc pas garanti si le produit est soumis à des environnements allant au-delà de ces conditions de test.

    Open source
  4. boulanger.comOct 16, 2026

    5

    Open source
  5. boulanger.comOct 16, 2026

    5

    Open source
  6. boulanger.comOct 16, 2026

    5

    Open source
  7. spare-parts.mi.comOct 16, 2026

    Xiaomi 15 Sub-board assembly

    Open source
  8. lab.fnac.comOct 20, 2026

    191 g

    Open source
Reference date
2026-11-06
Published revision
936
Evidence coverage
Not disclosed
Sources shown
8

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