Xiaomi 15T Pro Review: China’s Latest Midrange Phone Shows What You’re Missing in the US

The American phone market is very insular, and it's not just because Apple and Samsung dominate. Regulations and caution effectively lock most Chinese brands out. Few Americans even know that heavyweights like Xiaomi and Oppo exist, let alone go out of their way to buy a device from one of those brands.

But what are you losing, exactly? Xiaomi has just shown us with the launch of its latest upper-midrange phone, the 15T Pro—and there might be more to it than you think. While it won't make you toss out your iPhone 17 or Galaxy S25, its combination of high-value performance and strong cameras might make you see the US smartphone market in a different light.

Design: A 'Safe' Look With a Great Display

The Xiaomi 15T Pro plays it safe on the outside, much like other recent phones in this price bracket. You get a classic ...