Should I buy the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

[Jay5555]

Hi there,

I’m not entirely sure I understand the specific issues with the Xiaomi 15 Pro. Could you clarify whether the problems are solely related to notifications and whether they are software-related?

I have the opportunity to purchase one in China, but I’m unsure if unlocking the device would be necessary. In the past, I owned a Xiaomi device that I unlocked and flashed, but I don’t plan to root or unlock my new phones.

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[denial]

i own one, not using it yet daily - waiting for screen/lens protectors and better drop resistant case.

i don't think the notifications are/will be an issue

cpu is top.

but there are other things to consider:

-no boot loader unlock (not sure if you need that), not even paid (as of today). that means no android auto and no eSIM. but you have call recording.

-cameras are rated as poor

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-battery life is also poor

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90 watt hyper charging is turned off by default (to protect the battery?) and works only when display is off/phone not in use

i HATE the curved display, it creates problems for screen protector (together with under-display finger reader, which is not enough fast and accurate for me) and it has finger touch detection issues on all the edges around the display - very annoying

 

[Jay5555]

The second video is referring to the XIaomi 14 Pro

 

[denial]

yes, but all snap 8 elite phones were worse with battery than mediatek

 

[Jay5555]

So you show me a video of a Xiaomi pro 14 to highlight the Xiaomi Pro 15?

 

[denial]

mister, buy what you want and let us know your feedback

i'm not impressed by x15pro

 

[Frank Gibson]

Hi there,

I’m not entirely sure I understand the specific issues with the Xiaomi 15 Pro. Could you clarify whether the problems are solely related to notifications and whether they are software-related?

I have the opportunity to purchase one in China, but I’m unsure if unlocking the device would be necessary. In the past, I owned a Xiaomi device that I unlocked and flashed, but I don’t plan to root or unlock my new phones.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi there! The primary issue with the Xiaomi 15 Pro is probably connected to notifications; China's MIUI can be somewhat combative when it comes to background applications. Instead of unlocking or rooting, you can usually cure it by adjusting battery optimization settings because it's more of a software quirk than a physical issue. Flashing a global ROM might be helpful if one becomes available, but it's by no means required. If the phone is configured properly, there shouldn't be any significant obstacles to overcome.

 

[ostglor]

Personally, avoided buying 15pro due to bootloader lock.
Opted in for 14 Ultra, even though I don't need that good of a camera and I would prefer 15pro slimer design over 14ultra huge camera bulge.
14 ultra today seems like a very good deal. Gets latest updates one of the first (it's flagman afterall).
Other than little better battery life (currently 6.5 SOT), I have no complaints.