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Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro with new Snapdragon 8 Elite go official in China

These are the world's first commercially available handsets with Qualcomm's flagship silicon.

Naturally, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is the premium model in the lot that carries its predecessor's design language, with a flat aluminum frame, rounded corners, and a giant square camera visor at the back. (Image credit: Xiaomi)One of the more important elements, however, is that the device is powered by Qualcomm's latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, which was announced earlier in October. They promise to offer "a fresh, advanced experience in fundamental functionality, cross-device smart connectivity, and AI interactions for domestic market users, " the company notes in the announcement blog post.

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