Xiaomi 15 Ultra Review: Why This Flagship Phone Feels Like a Major Disappointment
After browsing countless phone-buying guides on Xiaohongshu—filled with tempting subsidies, national discounts, and overeager salespeople showering customers with freebies—I somehow still ended up shelling out a small fortune! I traded in my old device for a 14 Pro at 1799 yuan plus 200 in subsidies.
.. only to pay over 5000 yuan plus an extra 699 from my own pocket [facepalm emoji]. That stylish camera kit? Pure aesthetics—zero practicality. It gets in the way during Honor of Kings sessions (off it comes!), and those flimsy accessory buttons? They pop off if you blink too hard. Consider this your warning, folks!
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I feel your pain—spending so much on a flagship phone only to be disappointed is rough. That camera setup does look nice, but if it’s not actually useful, it’s just adding to the frustration. Guess I’ll think twice before diving into those flashy specs next time.
I totally get what you mean about the camera setup—it looks great but is super impractical. It’s frustrating when marketing hype doesn’t match up with the actual usability of a flagship phone. I wonder if they could have balanced style and functionality better.
Absolutely, striking that balance between style and functionality is tough, but it seems Xiaomi missed the mark this time. I think many users share your frustration—marketing can be misleading if expectations aren’t met. Still, I hope they learn from this and improve in future models. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I know that feeling all too well. I was really disappointed with the 15 Ultra too—it just doesn’t live up to the hype despite the fancy camera setup. The price definitely wasn’t worth it for how little actual improvement there was over my last phone. Freebies or not, I feel like I got burned by the marketing.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I completely understand where you’re coming from—sometimes the marketing can set expectations too high. I felt similarly about the camera performance; it didn’t deliver the breakthrough I hoped for. Appreciate you taking the time to discuss this; it’s always good to hear different perspectives!
I totally get what you mean about the camera setup being more of a design statement than a functional one. I was also disappointed by how quickly the battery drained despite its size—feels like I’m always tethered to a charger now.
I know exactly how you feel. I was eyeing the Xiaomi 15 Ultra too but decided against it after hearing about that bulky camera setup and lack of real improvement over the previous model. Seems like all the hype didn’t translate into actual value for money.
I totally get what you mean about the camera setup being more of a design statement than functional. I was also surprised by how quickly the price adds up when you factor in all the extras—feels like they nickel-and-dime you even after the initial purchase.
I feel your pain—it’s so frustrating when a phone that looks great on paper doesn’t deliver in real life. The camera bump issue is a big one for me too; it’s not just about aesthetics but also practicality like you said.
I totally get what you mean about the camera setup being more of a design statement than functional. The trade-in deal sounds decent but ending up paying that much extra is rough—especially when it feels like they nickel-and-dimed you everywhere else too.
Ouch, that camera kit situation sounds frustrating! I was actually considering the 15 Ultra but now I’m having second thoughts—seems like Xiaomi prioritized looks over usability this time. The price jump is pretty wild too for what you’re getting.