Xiaomi 15 Full Walkthrough - Small is BIG (Snapdragon® 8 Elite)

[@aqilnovruzov8216]

I think Xiaomi followed Samsung's lead and lowered performance to keep temperatures stable. Normally the benchmark scores are higher than what Xiaomi achieved.

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

It could be, yes. Also this is among the smallest phones with Elite so not sure how good is the cooling implementation

[@ilhamsubang_]

an Indonesian youtuber (@KZbinrCupu) compares the performance between Xiaomi 15 (Snap 8 Elite), Vivo x200 Pro Mini (Dimensity 9400), and iPhone 16 Pro Max (Bionic A18 Pro), and what repeatedly died before finishing was Xiaomi 15 due to overheating, but its performance is indeed more savage than the other 2 phones, where during the extreme stress test xiaomi got 30-31 fps when the other 2 phones only got 24-26 fps.

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

@ilhamsubang_ tnx for sharing

[@danniel7480]

Based on chinese reviews, it has a different cpu/gpu scheduling compared to others focused on efficiency and stability rather than maximum performance

[@ChiekoGamers]

I still have the Xiaomi 13. It's good to see Xiaomi is still making compact light flagship phones.

[@subkarpaty]

13 best

[@chriscarms7640]

same here, waiting for hyper os 2 update

[@arthurkrejca]

Me with Xiaomi 12 Pro.

[@noodledealer7447]

still got the 10t pro, time to upgrade

[@johntom23]

Xiaomi 15 is phenomenal!

[@toungeenaamoo]

charger in the box, their xiaomi 14t release had us worried there for a sec

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

This is the China version, who knows what the global will be, let's hope it's not a thinner box;)

[@lltechview]

On the global they will not ship with a charger most probably.

[@deepayan.]

The ones that launch in India always come with charger, so hoping for it

[@Qvexilber]

I hope for those level animations in One UI 7 too! The Xiaomk 15 is a great device!

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Same

[@Bibbatron]

The update which showed up improves animations too. It adds motion blur to opening and closing animations.

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Yes, Installed it, so far smooth af

[@Bibbatron]

@@VelianSpeaksTech also install the latest launcher version 10008. It's unbelievably smooth.

[@Flash363]

​@Bibbatron how do you update launcher version?

[@gamesclub7480]

Has xiaomi 15 raw mode for take photos? i haven´t see anything in your video. Only Heic format.

[@suntanglory]

Nice review! Just wondering,does the usb 3.2 do video out?Thanks.

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

does it finally shoot 4k30 cinematic mode on the front and back?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Master Cinema mode only 4k30 on the back

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

@VelianSpeaksTech awee man. I'm not sure why they aren't able to add 4k30 cinematic mode on the front cam, I'm sure the snapdragon 8gen elite can handle it.

[@lltechview]

@@BLAKEEATS1988 The front sensor cannot handle it.

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

@@lltechview damn. I think it's time they upgrade their front cam. Samsung and Apple have been doing it since the s23 ultra and the iPhone 14 pro max days.

[@lltechview]

@@BLAKEEATS1988 Yeah.

[@AhmedSh-nc6lj]

The animation of closing and opening widgets is smoother than the iOS 18... We need an Ai things review too

[@wlxgrf]

can i please ask: with the out-the-box cover on, does the screen register your finger all the way to the very edge? Or is there a millimeter around the outer edge of the display where your finger stops making contact with the screen because of the cover's edge? I want the standard 15 because it has a flat screen. I don't like the curved edge of the Pro/Ultra. I've had the Mi 11 (with curved edges) since December 2021 and it's time to move on. Thank you in advance.

[@deerghayuphukan1215]

Is there a toggle to switch between the lenses while shooting videos at 1080p 60fps in xiaomi 14?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Yes. FHD60FPS and 4K30FPS lense switch while video recording works

[@deerghayuphukan1215]

@VelianSpeaksTech but is it a toggle switch or via a slider in Xiaomi 14?

[@deerghayuphukan1215]

@@VelianSpeaksTech kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGPJe2BvarqKmJo because in this video i could see that the 14 pro has a slider to switch between the lenses

[@michaldybis5297]

what about software, after Xiaomi releases global version, my xiaomi 15 will get it? or I will be sticked to chinese version of software?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

No, it will stay on China HyperOS unless you find a way to unlock the bootloader and flash over something else like Xiaomi EU

[@christianf9844]

Great unboxing of the device, I'm impatiently waiting for these comparisons to get an idea of ​​this new processor, in fact I'm jumping on the latest one that you've just released ;)

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Coming soon!

[@lltechview]

Xiaomi 14 can also shoot 4k 60fps on the front cam.

[@laurentiuduna8927]

Thank you for this amazing in-depth review, great quality content as always. How is the sound quality(both audio and in call) compared to the iphone 16 pro?

[@sylyca2008]

does it come with a screen protector pre-applied?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Yes, check in the beginning of the video where I talk bout the front camera. Film applied

[@sylyca2008]

@VelianSpeaksTech thank you

[@indysingh6801]

When is it being sold in the UK?

[@olliefrancesco5348]

apparently in the usual first quarter of the year

[@indysingh6801]

@olliefrancesco5348 I gave back the 14tpro as I heard about the 15, 🤭🤭

[@algun001]

Such a relaxing video, really locks my attention

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

The music 🎵 is just great

[@berhoom2024]

I notice a Pixel style search bar at the bottom. Can it open the Google app or is it a Chinese search bar?

[@amanpatel5694]

I've been using my Huawei Mate 20 Pro since 2018, and it's still performing well. However, due to my organization's work profile restrictions, I need to upgrade since the Mate 20 Pro is stuck on Android 10. One essential feature I'm particular about is the unlocking process. My current phone has a reliable face unlock feature, similar to Apple's Face ID, which works flawlessly every time, making fingerprint unlock redundant for me. As I consider upgrading, I'd like to know if the fingerprint unlock feature on the new phone has 100% accuracy and if it will work with tempered glass.

[@gamebosan5965]

yes.. i test on my mom phone 14t with tempered glass.. can read fast but need touch full to detect.. find ultrasonic fingerprint .. that fast

[@mantapdjiwa9768]

find the one with ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and you are good

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

this and the vivo x200 pro mini are the best small phones. and this is coming from an s24 ultra user.

[@DameTech]

I will live vicariously through you! Sadly I couldn’t get the Xiaomi 15. So I’ll be waiting for global release.

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Let me know what to test man

[@montyyy-z3l]

@@VelianSpeaksTech test battery drain by playing games like warzone mobile , codm plss

[@wlxgrf]

oh man I'm chomping at the bit for an announcement regarding global release, and the official global variant specs and features. I really want the SD8 elite, and I'm hoping it will have the ridiculously impressive Longjing dragon crystal display. I can't find any mention of it being used outside of the 14 Pro 😭

[@montyyy-z3l]

@@wlxgrf i seen in other videos of xiaomi 15 there is fog isuue too same as xiaomi 14

[@wlxgrf]

@@montyyy-z3l I've only seen people asking about the fog, but not anyone confirming

[@SMBLtheGamer]

Can you try the Smart Devil Tempered glass for this phone? I want to know if their tempered glass is truly compatible and does not hamper ultrasonic fingerprint. A person in shoppee said that theirs doesn't affect the speed of scanning.

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Not sure of that will work, white Dome have some models that work with ultra sonic

[@SMBLtheGamer]

@@VelianSpeaksTech awee I guess the seller could be lying to me. I do have another auestion, is the lens switching smooth? Or can it be smoother?

[@rafaelmoura2383]

So beautiful device and animations

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Yes...

[@ogxegaming]

Nice video showing the camera interface😊. Bring video at 4k30fps and switching lens while recording video next plz❤.

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Check my last video 📹👌

[@stefan20_ro70]

Where did u get your phone imported from china ?

[@Alpha_is-online-AXA]

If you want to see the real peak performance of the snapdragon 8 elite go for the iqoo 13 or Redmagic 10 because those have the best cooling technology Xiaomi Samsung vivo oppo they are great but sucks at dissipating heat that's why the numbers are lower than we actually expected

[@oluwaseyiodusanya2079]

Was this shot on the S24 Ultra or S23 Ultra?...the video looks amazing from a phone

[@shivamkrishn]

Hey pal do you think that it stands better than oneplus 13?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Can't tell without putting them side to side, but this is a compact form factor and 1+13 is big.

[@JayE-e2q]

Pal what is he a dog 😂😂manners boy

[@yajuki9858]

Does google work seamlessly on this phone on Chinese rom

[@alb.4089]

I only wished they offered longer OS and security support

[@hitmarker777]

5 years is more than enough though

[@alb.4089]

@@hitmarker777 Some people like myself use their phone longer than five years.

[@destiny_02]

​@@alb.4089custom roms

[@katarez]

are there any issue with payment methods through the google play store?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

No. Google Wallet works fine.

[@klause.9182]

I also keep thinking that my S23U is as handy as a brick. It's always sticking out, you can always feel the weight. Then I take my wife's S20, look at the screen and think - no, that's too small for me. 😄

[@Kazuki7667]

Is this worth to buy than 15 pro? Planning to upgrade from realme 5 pro

[@Perfumeguy]

First 🎉🎉🎉

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Confirmed 👌

[@SmashDude-p3m]

It should be a crime to put ads on a flagship 😂😂😂

[@Gaminghub01846]

Love from india

[@zdravevicijus]

What about battery life?

[@efei33]

5400

[@zdravevicijus]

​@@efei33 I know that) I was thinking about your impression of battery life,nobody has mentioned anything about that. If you compare with Xiaomi 14

[@lopsangdlama]

Lens fog issue ??

[@neodidi]

How many years of android update?

[@slowbluesmaster]

What suddenly appears at the very bottom of the screen at 08:21? Is that an ad? These are intrusive annoyances I'd like to know about.

[@yamonfam]

Hoping that you can test lens fogging. Some youtubers record high reso video then putting it in freezer.

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

I have some fogging on UW, check my video test from yesterday

[@yamonfam]

@VelianSpeaksTech Nice! Will watch you latest 2 videos, thanks!

[@wlxgrf]

Does it have eSim?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

No, only some China E Sims, global will have I hope, but nor sure.

[@wlxgrf]

@VelianSpeaksTech thanx. they better! I'm so keen on the 15

[@xaxorine477]

I really wanna buy this phone but the only thing that I don't like about this it is the camera design. How I wish they use the X14 design for it. Sighs

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

I'm sorry my eyes aren't that sharp, but am I seeing a chin at the bottom or is it just the shadow at the bottom?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

I believe it's a shadow

[@kbtriplesix]

This is a shadow. If you read online, the bezels are all symmetrical

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

thanks guys I can barely see last night due to eye strain.

[@wlxgrf]

Are your hands just massive? Or is the 15 smaller than it looks?

[@sten7425]

The elite is a battery eater i like perf but not when they sacrifice the battery

[@jonathanmigtao4880]

I can't decide between the Xiaomi 15 or the Oppo find x8.🤔

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Both should be good

[@lltechview]

flip a coin

[@shariqmirzaa]

I too have 24% battery exactly while watching your video

[@FLO82FLO]

does it have spatial audio?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

It has dimensional immersive audio, that's how they calling it

[@stevanb.2590]

Did that safety test fail because it's Chinese version of the device ?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Not sure ATM what happened as trading installed Google play, but I'll try to follow up

[@erle7544]

​@@VelianSpeaksTech I am also very interested what you find out. Please ket us know. The Tradingshenzen website tells us safetynet check should be passed, so im highly confused.

[@lltechview]

Yes. The license for the global unit is not there yet. So Basic integrity and CTS profile match fail. That does not mean Google Wallet does not work. It works I tested it in a shop with PayPal as provider.

[@leproktordemarseille8898]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@In_a_state]

Any info on the battery life?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

It's good, will follow up on that

[@BN-bs1kj]

With this small size its battery is bigger than the Ultra 24 battery one of the best in the battery please

[@svetlindimiev]

заслужаваш поздрав с една песен: старии дядооо ....😂😂😂

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Стари дядооооооооооо :)))))

[@samilhankoca3568]

No lens switching in 4k60fps, Xiaomi is f*cking with us

[@kkazakov]

So no big difference vs xiaomi 14,except bigger battery and faster processor? Maybe better cameras, but I don't care much about that, either. Keeping 14.

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Only the zoom camera is new, even cameras are the same but processing should be better

[@lltechview]

The lenses improved. They have changed the "glass" elements (not sure if glass or plastic)

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

@@lltechview Yes, I saw on gizmochina X14 vs X15 that indeed X15 handles better lens flare, and besides only the new 2.6x optical zoom camera, the processing seems to be better for some areas, and worse for others... but it`s pleasant for now. Are you getting it?

[@lltechview]

@@VelianSpeaksTech Not the nornal 15. I bought the 15 Pro when I went to China last month. Reported on it from the store during launch event and even got flowers and a special MIstery gift box. Was fun. I wonder if they do marketing with the photo they took of me and my family.

[@nature_lover85]

the only bad thing on this phone is the selfie camera ! that 32 mp sensor really sucks

[@hhcroko]

Nice and beautiful

[@ItsMeProday83]

A 6.36 inch phone is all but not small!

[@debo823]

i love the design and specs but man the os... i used poco once for like 2 years and safe to say will never trust miui/hyperos ever again

[@PhillipLemmon]

Should have put the phone on the scale FRONT DOWN... That camera hump is heavier than it looks, lol

[@Delijohn]

12 minutes in the video and you said NOTHING man... what a waste of time.... honestly, just babbling without reason... finally, run some tests with the processor, compare speeds and performance.. 🤷🏻‍♂🤷🏻‍♂

[@akshay5569]

i wish they had mat frame in mi14

[@bardiaw]

can u test xiaomi 15 pro

[@dr.v3335]

I bet it will overheat at 8 k 30 FPS videos like hell 🤔

[@lgferreira5913]

🇧🇷😉✌️

[@ЕгорБиркин-у7д]

any chinese speaking viewers here? Is it true that correct pronunciation is SHIAOMI?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4ekkGqAnMiBfq8si=Mus4gBhTTWnKywRy From the man himself

[@AN-pv4nz]

Aren't these Chinese spymachines? That's what keeps me from buying any Chinese electronics

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

They all are, spying for one or the other team.

[@ersdummerjunge1534]

Trading ZenShen 😂

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

😂

[@y_t_g3048]

Don't feel the hype with that Xiaomi 15...

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

You will it with the Ultra :)

[@optimusprimale]

Hopefully they don't downclock the ultra, unless I get Red magic 🤝 ​@@VelianSpeaksTech

[@ufopulse]

screen is too small.. pass

[@kkazakov]

That's the best thing about it 😊 there are many big phones for your to choose from.

[@lltechview]

there is a pro version with bigger screen