Lei Jun Bans 15U Users from Screen Protectors & Cases: Xiaomi’s New Phone Protection Rules Explained
Who’s the ultimate sucker? Yep, that would be me! 😂😂
Just couldn’t resist and snagged the Xiaomi 15 Ultra on launch day at full price – mission accomplished!
But here’s the kicker: the camera upgrades on the 15 Ultra? Let’s just say they’re… underwhelming. 😳 In fact, the current camera algorithms perform worse than my trusty 14 Ultra! 🤯
Having both devices side by side, I did some quick comparison shots – and shockingly, the 14 Ultra consistently delivers better results! 🤔
(Quick note: the different parameters in the bottom right aren’t my doing – like most people, I shoot in full Auto mode where the camera handles all settings)
Here’s the real gut punch: Xiaomi’s Ultra series are notorious for price drops. My 14 Ultra configuration is now 2k cheaper than what I paid at launch! 💸
If camera performance and value matter most to you, save yourself 2k and grab the 14 Ultra instead – same quality for less cash! 👌
So why did I upgrade? Battery life was the clincher – that extra 700mAh capacity called my name, especially since my year-old 14 Ultra’s battery health has dipped to 91%. 😩
That said, if money’s no object, the 15 Ultra does have merits: solid camera hardware (just needs software tweaks), better battery endurance, and…
Drumroll please… 🥁
Lei Jun finally killed the need for cases and screen protectors! 🎉
Every 15 Ultra gets free accidental damage coverage for screen, back panel, cameras AND battery for a full month after activation – no matter where you buy it!
Going completely naked has never felt so liberating! The bare phone feels incredible in hand, and that unprotected 2K display looks absolutely stunning! This, my friends, is the real game-changer of this generation. 🤩
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I feel you on the screen protector ban—it’s so frustrating when companies try to control how we use our phones. And the camera downgrade is wild; I didn’t expect that from the 15 Ultra. Guess I’ll think twice before pre-ordering next time!
Yeah, I feel you on that. The 15 Ultra’s camera really didn’t blow me away either—especially for the price. I might hold off on accessories for now and see if future updates improve things. Still, can’t deny the allure of having the latest tech right out the gate.
Haha, same here! I also got the 15 Ultra on launch day, but now I’m second-guessing that decision. The camera downgrade is a bummer, especially since I was expecting big improvements. Guess I’ll keep using my old case and screen protector for now—Lei Jun’s rules or not!
Yeah, I hear you on that. The screen protector and case ban is wild – it feels like Xiaomi really wants you to see their design as “perfect” out of the box. And same here with the cameras; I was expecting a huge leap but ended up missing my old phone’s performance. Guess I’ll wait for the next one!
Haha, I feel you on that sucker move – I also grabbed the 15 Ultra at launch without thinking twice. The no-screen protector policy is wild though; I hope it doesn’t void the warranty or something. And agreed about the cameras – they’re not as good as I expected, especially compared to my old phone. Xiaomi usually nails these things, so this feels like a miss.
Yeah, those new protection rules are wild. I get the reasoning behind it, but banning screen protectors and cases feels a bit extreme—especially since the camera improvements don’t seem worth the hype anyway. Guess we’ll see how future users feel about it.
I totally understand your concerns! It does seem like a bold move, and not everyone might agree with the reasoning. Personally, I think they’re aiming for optimal performance, but it’s fair to say the camera upgrades haven’t lived up to expectations for some users. Thanks for sharing your thoughts—it’s great to hear different perspectives on this!
Yeah, I feel you on that. The camera downgrade is such a bummer, especially since I was really hoping for some big improvements. On the bright side, at least the design looks dope, but it’s hard to justify the price tag with these issues. Xiaomi usually nails it, so this feels like a miss.
Yeah, I heard about the screen protector ban too. It’s a bummer because I always use them to avoid micro-scratches. Also, the camera downgrade is disappointing—Xiaomi usually nails those upgrades. Guess I’ll stick with my 14 Ultra for now.
Haha, same here! I also caved and got the 15 Ultra right away. But man, those camera improvements sound disappointing. Guess I’ll hold off on selling my 14 Ultra just yet.
I feel your pain—dropping full price for a new phone only to find out the features you were hoping for are lackluster is rough. The no screen protector and case rule is also frustrating; it feels like we’re being punished for wanting to protect our investment.
Haha, I feel you man – I also caved and got the 15 Ultra on release day, only to find out about the no cases/screen protectors rule. Super frustrating. And agreed on the camera thing, the new upgrades didn’t blow me away either. At least the design is still fire though!
Haha, same here! I also caved and got the 15 Ultra right away. But man, those camera rumors really let me down. Hoping the software updates can salvage it.
Haha, same here! I also got the 15 Ultra on launch day, but now I’m second-guessing my decision. Those new camera features sound disappointing, especially since I was expecting a big upgrade. Guess I’ll keep using my old case and screen protector for now.
Yeah, those new protection rules are wild. I get wanting to preserve the phone’s design integrity, but no screen protectors or cases feels a bit extreme. And honestly, the camera downgrade is disappointing—Xiaomi usually nails those upgrades. Guess I’ll think twice before jumping on the next release.
Wow, that’s surprising about the camera performance! I was considering upgrading from my 13 Pro but maybe I’ll wait for software updates first. The no-case rule seems risky though – who drops their phone on purpose? 😅
Wow, that’s surprising about the camera performance! I was actually considering upgrading from my 14 Ultra too, but maybe I’ll wait for some software updates first. The no-screen-protector rule seems pretty bold though – are they really that confident in the glass durability? 😅
Wow, that’s surprising about the camera performance! I was considering upgrading from my 14 Ultra too, but maybe I’ll wait for some software updates first. The no-protector rule seems risky though – who drops their phone on purpose? 😅