A PHOTOGRAPHER'S EVERYDAY COMPANION

The Xiaomi 15 is a compact yet powerful imaging device in a sleek, easy-to-carry form

- CHUA HAN YUN

Last month, I made my way to New Bahru, one of the newest lifestyle clusters hosting over 40 Singaporean brands. To join me in my picturesque journey, I had the newest Xiaomi phone launch, the Xiaomi 15. Boasting incredible photography specs, it is the ideal companion to capture the essence of the refurbished former Nan Chiau High School.

The 50MP Leica Summilux primary camera is an absolute game-changer for casual and professional shots alike. The f/1.62 aperture allows for stunning low-light performance, ensuring night shots look crisp without excessive noise. Whether capturing cityscapes at dusk or detailed food photography indoors, the Xiaomi 15 never disappoints.

One of the best features is Macro Mode, which captures intricate close-up photos with such detail, that it is as though you are looking through a magnifying glass. Perfect for those who wish to capture details of wildlife, flora and fauna.

Another stand-out feature is the Fast Shot feature which users can capture images in just 0.6 seconds, perfect for vehicle or sports photography. The Leica colour science ensures that images are rich, vibrant, and true to life, adding a professional touch straight out of the camera.

For those who go to concerts often, you may also enjoy Xiaomi 15's Zoom which covers up to 5x optically and 60x digitally. Despite it being nighttime and on the 60x zoom, the Leica camera was able to capture details that you wouldn't expect a phone can achieve.

On top of Xiaomi 15's robust camera qualities, Xiaomi's AISP 2.0 engine, backed by a whole suite of AI tools like FusionLM, ColorLM, and PortraitLM, makes every shot look like it was edited by a pro. Whether you're capturing moody portraits or epic landscapes, the phone auto-tweaks lighting, colours, and background separation with eerie accuracy.