Finally, I found an Android phone that can replace my $3,500 Sony camera

ZDNET's key takeaways The new Xiaomi 15 Ultra sees improvements in almost all the right places, with a 200MP periscope lens and a more durable design. The camera configuration is still one of the most competitive ones on the market. If you're in the US, you'll have to pay to play, with conversions nearing $1,555. View now at Mi The moment I unboxed the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, I knew I was in trouble. While the flagship had launched in China just days ago, its global debut today at Mobile World Congress (MWC) should raise some flags among its Android competitors -- and perhaps Apple, too. Also: What to expect at MWC 2025: Best phones I'm anticipating from Xiaomi, Honor, Samsung, more I've been testing the phone for a little less than a month now, having swapped my SIM over from the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, and as each day goes by, it's gotten tougher for me to switch back. I partly have T-Mobile to thank for that, as most international phones like the Xiaomi support just enough GSM-based ... Read full article.