#MWC25: Xiaomi is doing the most at Mobile World Congress 2025—and we're here for it
Xiaomi clearly doesn't just want to be another smartphone brand anymore.
Mobile World Congress (MWC) is usually the place where tech brands come to flex, but Xiaomi is out here doing the most at this year's event.
We’ve seen MWC bring us folding phones, futuristic AI gadgets, and more slabs of glass and metal than anyone asked for. But this year, Xiaomi has stolen the spotlight (in my opinion)—not just with new smartphones, but with an actual electric supercar, a modular phone camera that might change photography, and a full-blown takeover of the home appliance market.
If there’s one thing that’s clear from Xiaomi’s showing at MWC 2025 so far, it’s this: they don’t just want to be another smartphone brand anymore. So, let's get into everything Xiaomi brought to MWC 2025.
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra goes global
Xiaomi officially unveiled the 15 Ultra in China on February 27, but its big moment came on March 2 at MWC, when it was finally released globally. This is Xiaomi’s most premium phone yet, but it’s not just about specs—it’s a statement.
With a 200MP quad-camera Leica setup, premium design, and Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, it’s clear Xiaomi is coming for the Samsung Galaxy Ultra. But what really stands out is Xiaomi isn’t just selling you a phone—they’re selling a professional camera with 400mm zoom in your pocket. And if the Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit Legend Edition is anything to go by, Xiaomi isn’t just dipping into pro photography—it’s diving in headfirst.
Xiaomi’s modular camera
If there’s one thing people hate about modern phones, it’s the massive camera bumps. You know, the kind that makes your phone wobble on a table like it’s had one too many drinks.
Well, Xiaomi Modular Optical System is likely its boldest experiment yet—a detachable camera lens system that snaps onto the back of the phone magnetically using connector pins, turning your device into something closer to a professional camera. The idea here is to get rid of massive camera bumps when you don’t need them. When you do, just snap on a 35mm f/1.4 lens with a 100MP Type 4/3 sensor, and suddenly, you’re taking shots that rival dedicated cameras.
It sounds great on paper, but we’ve seen modular phone concepts fail before (RIP LG G5). The question now is whether Xiaomi will actually commit to making this a real product or if it’ll be another ambitious concept that never sees the light of day.
The SU7 Ultra is Xiaomi’s superfast supercar
You don’t usually associate Xiaomi with cars, but here we are. At MWC 2025, Xiaomi gave the world a glimpse of its first luxury car model, the SU7 Ultra.
Now, this isn't just another Tesla wannabe. It’s an electric beast with a triple-motor setup supercar disguised as a sedan, with 1,548 horsepower, a 0-100km/h time of 1.98 seconds, and a top speed of 350km/h. Those numbers put it in the same conversation as the $2.2 million Rimac Nevera—except Xiaomi is selling this thing for just $72,750.
However, the SU7 Ultra is only available in China for now. So, if you were hoping to swap your old Camry for one of these speed demons, you might be waiting a while.
Xiaomi’s grand plan to take over your entire house
Xiaomi has been dominating the budget tech space for years, but now, it’s coming for your fridge, your AC, and even your washing machine.
At MWC 2025, Xiaomi confirmed that it’s going global with its home appliance lineup, launching a range of smart refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, and dryers later this year.
The plan is to start with Europe and South Asia, where Xiaomi’s ecosystem is already strong, and then expand worldwide. If Samsung, LG, and Whirlpool weren’t paying attention before, they'd better be now.
Conclusion
Xiaomi didn’t just come to MWC 2025 to launch a few cool gadgets—it came to announce itself as a global tech powerhouse.
Between the global launch of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Watch S4, Buds 5 Pro, the wildly ambitious modular camera, an affordable EV, and a full-scale home appliance invasion, Xiaomi is clearly thinking bigger than just phones. But can it compete with the giants in these spaces? Time will tell.
