Xiaomi is gearing up for a major product unveiling in China today, May 22, timed with its 15th anniversary celebrations. On the docket are several anticipated devices, including the Xiaomi 15s Pro smartphone, the high-performance Pad 7 Ultra tablet, and the brand’s first electric SUV, the YU7. Thanks to a steady stream of teasers from Xiaomi Group President Lu Weibing, we already have a solid idea of what to expect from the flagship 15s Pro.
Camera
A key highlight of the Xiaomi 15s Pro is its revamped camera system, which now includes a periscope telephoto lens. Lu Weibing recently hinted at this in a Bilibili video, where glimpses of the phone’s internal layout and external design confirmed the inclusion of this long-range zoom lens.
The periscope shooter boasts a 120mm equivalent focal length — the same spec found on the Xiaomi 15 Pro — indicating strong optical zoom capability. It’s joined by a 14mm ultra-wide lens and a main sensor with an f/1.44 aperture, while the telephoto lens sits at f/2.5. The triple camera array is positioned inside a square module, neatly tucked into the top-left corner of the rear panel. Finished in black with a visible Leica badge, the setup looks polished and purposeful, with the LED flash placed just outside the main housing.
Chipset
Under the hood, the 15s Pro ditches third-party processors in favor of Xiaomi’s own XRing O1 chipset. Built on a 3nm process, this in-house SoC has already shown up in benchmarks, where it performs close to Qualcomm’s top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite.
The chip uses a mix of cores designed for different workloads — two prime cores clocked at 3.90GHz, four performance cores at 3.40GHz, two efficiency cores at 1.89GHz, and two additional support cores running at 1.80GHz. This blend is aimed at delivering a balance of high-end speed and power efficiency, with deeper integration between hardware and Xiaomi’s software layer. The device was also spotted on Geekbench running Android 15 and featuring 16GB of RAM, suggesting serious multitasking muscle.
Design and Display
While full display specs haven’t been officially shared, the Xiaomi 15s Pro is expected to follow the design philosophy of the Xiaomi 15 Pro. That means a curved, high-resolution AMOLED screen with ultra-slim bezels and premium materials all around. A high refresh rate is almost a given, along with features like an in-display fingerprint reader — consistent with Xiaomi’s flagship approach.
Launch Event
The Xiaomi 15s Pro will be unveiled today at 7:00pm China time (4:30pm IST), taking the stage alongside the Pad 7 Ultra and the YU7 electric SUV. As part of the brand’s 15-year milestone event, this showcase holds particular weight, signaling Xiaomi’s ambitions across both mobile and mobility ecosystems.
With a strong camera setup and a custom-built processor at its core, the 15s Pro shapes up to be a serious contender in the premium smartphone segment — and a fitting highlight for Xiaomi’s anniversary celebration.
FAQs
When is the Xiaomi 15s Pro launch?
It launches in China on May 22 at 7:00pm local time.
What chipset does it use?
It runs on Xiaomi’s new in-house XRing O1 chipset.
Does the Xiaomi 15s Pro have a periscope lens?
Yes, it features a 120mm equivalent periscope telephoto camera.
What is the camera aperture range?
The main camera is f/1.44, and the telephoto is f/2.5.
What other products are launching today?
The Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra and YU7 SUV will also debut.
