Xiaomi launches 15T and 15T Pro with upgraded cameras and charging

Xiaomi unveiled its midcycle 15T lineup this week, introducing the Xiaomi 15T and the higher-end 15T Pro as photography-focused midrange phones with flagship-caliber hardware. The company revealed the phones at a global event this month, with live presentations and simultaneous online livestreams for international audiences.

Both phones share a large 6.83 inch OLED panel and a 5,500 mAh battery, but diverge on performance, charging and camera hardware. The standard 15T is built around MediaTek's Dimensity 8400 Ultra, a 120 Hz display and 67 W wired charging. The 15T Pro uses the faster Dimensity 9400, offers a 144 Hz refresh rate, and adds 90 W wired and 50 W wireless charging. Xiaomi confirmed IP68 dust and water resistance for both models and said the handsets come in multiple finishes, including a gold tone option for both.

Camera upgrades are central to the launch. The 15T returns Leica Summilux branding on its main lens and appears to use a 50 megapixel triple rear system with a 2x telephoto module and a 32 megapixel front camera, according to company imagery and prelaunch materials. The 15T Pro steps up to a 50 megapixel main sensor, a 50 megapixel periscope telephoto with...