MORE POWER, BETTER VALUE

The Xiaomi 15T Pro continues the brand's streak of delivering flagship performance without the flagship price. With the Dimensity 9400+ chip, Leica-tuned cameras, a refined flat design, and a lower $899 starting price, it's a polished, powerful phone that proves true value still exists.

- BY CHERYL TAN

Peak brightness is rated at 3,200 nits, technically lower than the 14T Pro’s 4,000 nits — but in daily use, it remains easily legible even under harsh sunlight.

The colour accuracy, contrast, and motion clarity are excellent, and the overall experience feels high-end.

The phone retains an IP68 rating and Xiaomi says the new aluminium frame and glass fibre back improve structural rigidity, though I wouldn't recommend testing that theory. The Xiaomi Offline Communication feature is making its international debut here. It allows device-to-device voice calls over Bluetooth without mobile or WiFi networks, within a 1.9km range in ideal conditions. Both users need a Xiaomi 15T-series phone (or future supported model) and must be logged in with a SIM card. It's a niche feature, but useful for outdoor activities or overseas travel where mobile coverage might be spotty. The feature rolls out via an OTA update, which should be available by the time you're reading this review. The phone ships with HyperOS 2 (Android 15), but Xiaomi has already confirmed that HyperOS 3 (Android 16) update is coming in November.