Xiaomi's upcoming Mi 15 series smartphones will no longer offer an 8GB RAM version, but instead will increase the standard RAM configuration to a starting 12GB, with expected price increases. Wang Teng, a representative of Xiaomi, pointed out that future flagship models will trend towards eliminating 8GB RAM due to the higher memory demands of on-device AI large models.
Wang Teng suggests that as AI technology becomes increasingly widespread in smartphones, users should opt for versions with larger memory if their economic conditions allow. He also reminds consumers to pay attention to the pricing differences for memory among different brands. RAM is crucial for quickly invoking AI functions, as its response speed is much faster than long-term storage media like hard drives. To keep AI models continuously loaded in the RAM, larger memory is required for support.
With the advent of the AI era, multiple smartphone brands are increasing device RAM to ensure the proper use of on-device AI functions. For example, the iPhone 16 series has upgraded the memory of all four models to 8GB to support Apple's AI native system, Apple Intelligence.
As the annual flagship series, the Xiaomi 15 is expected to start with 12GB RAM and offer a 16GB version, equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 mobile platform, significantly enhancing its AI performance. In terms of core configurations, the Xiaomi 15 will feature a 1.5K straight screen, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro will use a 2K full-depth quad-curved screen, both using the M9 luminescent material, greatly improving power consumption control. Specifically, the Xiaomi 15's battery life has increased by 23%, and the Xiaomi 15 Pro's battery life has increased by 38%.