Xiaomi 15 Ultra Rumored to Sport Impressive Zoom Capabilities, Outdoing Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is shaping up to be a worthy successor to the Galaxy S23 Ultra in the zoom department, at least according to recent leaks. While Samsung seems to be sticking with a 5x optical zoom for its Galaxy S24 and likely the S25 Ultra, Xiaomi appears to be going in a different direction.
Here's a breakdown of the rumors:
- Xiaomi 15 Pro: Expected to inherit the Xiaomi 14 Ultra's 5x telephoto lens in late 2024.
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Rumored to feature a significantly upgraded telephoto lens with a 7x to 8x optical zoom in early 2025. This would make it the smartphone with the most powerful optical zoom on the market.
- Sensor: The 7x-8x zoom will likely be achieved with a new Sony sensor, approximately 1/2.51 inches in size, similar to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra's IMX858.
- AI Zoom 2.0: This technology, combined with the powerful telephoto lens, could make the Xiaomi 15 Ultra the most capable smartphone for zooming in 2025.
Beyond the camera, the base Xiaomi 15 is also rumored to feature a larger 5,200 mAh battery while retaining the 6.36-inch display of its predecessor. This would give it a significant advantage over the rumored Galaxy S25 Ultra, which is expected to retain the same battery size as its predecessor.
In short, if these rumors are true, Xiaomi is looking to dethrone Samsung as the zoom king with its upcoming flagship.
