Xiaomi has just launched its 15T series, a new take on the mid-range smartphone that brings many of the features that made the Xiaomi 15 series great to a more accessible price point without compromising too much on the features.
Off the bat, the Xiaomi 15T Pro spearheads the lineup with a MediaTek 9400+ processor and the largest display on a T-series smartphone to date, measuring 6.83 inches. The package is only made sweeter with a large 5,500mAh battery and support for 90W HyperCharge. That said, the highlight of the smartphone remains with the camera system, one that builds on the solid groundwork of the Xiaomi-Leica collaboration. The 15T Pro comes with a camera setup that is more than capable, anchored by the 50 megapixel camera lens and Light Fusion 900 sensor. This is the same sensor Xiaomi used in its flagship 15 series. The main camera is complemented with a 50 megapixel telephoto sensor and a 12 megapixel ultra wide sensor.
The combination of the sensors and the three Leica Summilux lens is upping the ante when it comes to photography. It’s a potent combination that brings both power and versatility to the T-series. However, that’s not where it ends – here’s how the Xiaomi 15T Pro is blurring the lines between smartphone and point-and-shoot camera:
1. 5X Optical Zoom, a first for smartphones of its price range
The Xiaomi 15T Pro’s camera is capable of 5X Optical Zoom. This is a first for a smartphone of its calibre; what’s more, one at its price range. The ability to take pictures in full detail while zooming in allows you to snap and capture your creative vision effortlessly. The 5x Zoom also enables you to experiment with framing and composition in a way that feels more natural and seamless.
2. Up to 20x in-sensor zoom with 100x hybrid Ultra Zoom
Building on the 5x Optical Zoom, you also get up to 20x zoom with minimal loss of detail. This is thanks to the in-sensor zoom capabilities of the camera. While the camera’s telephoto zoom allows for up to 5x zoom, the smartphone can achieve up to 20x zoom by cropping into the image at 5x zoom. However, that’s not the limit of the zoom on the 15T Pro; you can still utilise Xiaomi’s Ultra Zoom feature, which enables up to 100x digital zoom. Xiaomi’s photography algorithm, developed in collaboration with Leica, approximates and enhances details in zooms beyond 20x zoom. While one can argue that other brands are able to do this too, Xiaomi’s algorithm seems to be able to outperform them when it comes to detail preservation and clarity.
3. AI that preserves details
Xiaomi’s algorithm is just the tip of the iceberg. The company’s built-in AI for photography is able to ensure that details remain crisp even with post-processing. Photos taken with the camera are crisp, detailed and emotional. The AI algorithm works with the hardware that comes with the 15T Pro, enhancing performance and photo quality.
4. Fastshot mode optimised for quick snaps
The Xiaomi 15T Pro comes with a brand new Fastshot mode. This mode puts all the settings you’ll need front and centre for ease of access. Seriously, I wish this mode were the default shooting mode for the camera. It puts everything from focal lengths, gridlines and even filters at your fingertips. Designed with street photography in mind, the intention is to make it possible for photographers to optimise and react to capture their vision seamlessly, even when situations and setups are fluid. The simple, minimalistic interface makes it easy and uncomplicated to capture what you want.
5. Leica Colour Profiles Bring Realistic Colour Depth
Of course, with all the hardware and software features that come with the 15T Pro, the photography of any Xiaomi flagship is set apart, thanks to the Leica colour profiles that are part and parcel of the camera experience. Choosing between the Leica Vibrant and Leica Authentic colour profiles can totally change the depth and feel of your photos. In addition to this, the Xiaomi 15T Pro also has built-in photography filters that allow you to recreate a number of Leica signature looks for that je nais se quois.
With all these upgrades and thoughtful features built into the Xiaomi 15T Pro, the line between point-and-shoot and smartphone continues to be blurred by Xiaomi’s flagship smartphones. I mean, remember the days of carrying your compact point and shoot to capture memories? You’ll be able to relive the experiences of yesteryear, carrying just a smartphone. To be honest, you may just outdo those point-and-shoots with the Xiaomi 15T Pro.
Xiaomi’s 15T Series smartphones have just hit the market. To celebrate, Xiaomi is having a special introductory offers. Every purchase of a Xiaomi 15T Pro will be entitled to a free Xiaomi Watch S4 (Black Colour) worth RM699 while purchases of a Xiaomi 15T will get you a free Xiaomi Buds 5 (White Colour) worth RM549. That’s not all, you can get freebies worth up to RM2,099 including a 3 months free trial of Google AI Pro, 3 Months of YouTube Premium, and 4 months of Spotify Premium. Xiaomi is also giving a free screen replacement for any damage within the first 12 months of purchase.
You can get your very own Xiaomi 15T series smartphone from Shopee, Lazada and Xiaomi’s official website.
