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Giant leap in battery life: Verdict on the Xiaomi 15 Pro

Xiaomi 15 Pro in review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)
Xiaomi 15 Pro in review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is one of the best smartphones of 2024, as it comes with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and powerful Leica cameras at a fair price. Read our detailed review to find out whether the smartphone is worth purchasing.

Following our review of the more compact Xiaomi 15, we now turn our attention to the Pro model of the Xiaomi 15 series (as an import from around $828). Although larger than its sister model, the Xiaomi 15 Pro does have some advantages. The better cooling in particular distinguishes the Chinese model from other current flagship phones. While its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite shows some moderate throttling in our tests, the Xiaomi 15 Pro does not come close to halving its performance, as is the case with the OnePlus 13.

The smartphone's heat dissipation is efficient, as reflected in our consumption values. Power consumption in idle mode and under load is relatively low in view of the fact that a Snapdragon 8 Elite is installed. The Xiaomi 15 Pro occasionally only consumes half as much power as a Nubia Z70 Ultra. Access the exact data from our review here

Regarding the panel, the Xiaomi 15 Pro has a particularly economical AMOLED display, which consumes significantly less power compared to the displays of most comparable smartphones. This enormous jump in stamina compared to the 14 Pro is achieved via the 6,100 mAh, silicon-carbon based battery.

Our test results with an adjusted display brightness (150 cd/m²) provide the best comparability, as these are the same for all reviewed devices. Here, the Xiaomi 15 Pro lasts a third longer than the 14 Pro with over 24 hours of surfing. 

This is only the tip of the iceberg: Read our review of the Xiaomi 15 Pro to get a more informed understanding of its strengths and weaknesses.


Xiaomi 15 Pro in review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)
Xiaomi 15 Pro in review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

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Marcus Herbrich, 2025-01- 4 (Update: 2025-01- 4)