I reached out to my contacts to see what deals are floating around and what perfect timing because Xiaomi has just launched their first ever Australia website, and with grand openings comes great deals. Also seee the new launch specials and coupons here.
They have advised they are launching a new phone with some banger freebies to celebrate their launch:
The Xiaomi 15T Series: Professional-Grade Photography Meets Unbeatable Value
The brand-new Xiaomi 15T Series introduces a new era of mobile photography to the Australian market through a landmark collaboration with the legendary camera maker, Leica. Co-engineered with Leica, the camera system features advanced Summilux optical lenses and powerful sensors, allowing users to capture masterpieces with rich contrast and true-to-life color.
As a special introductory offer, all Xiaomi 15T Series models will be available with a $200 discount off their recommended retail price during the grand opening period. Following this launch celebration, prices will return to their standard RRP.
The deal
For $1099, you can get:
1x Xiaomi 15T Pro (12GB RAM / 512GB Storage) - valued at $1399
1x Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 - valued at $399
1x Xiaomi Sound Pocket (pre-register by 9/10/25) - valued at $49.50
Amazing right? Anyways enjoy!
Here's a summary of the deals you can get:
Phone | RRP Price | Deal Price | Bonuses |
---|---|---|---|
Xiaomi 15T Pro (12GB RAM / 512GB Storage) | $1399 | 1x Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 - valued at $399 AND 1x Xiaomi Sound Pocket (pre-register by 9/10/25) - valued at $49.50 AND bonus storage upgrade from 256GB to 512GB (by applying a $100 launch coupon to be provided later on 10/10) | |
Xiaomi 15T Pro (12GB RAM / 256GB Storage) | $1299 | $1099 | 1x Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 - valued at $399 AND 1x Xiaomi Sound Pocket (pre-register by 9/10/25) - valued at $49.50 |
Xiaomi 15T (12GB RAM / 512GB Storage) | $1099 | $899 | 1x Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 - valued at $189 AND 1x Xiaomi Sound Pocket (pre-register by 9/10/25) - valued at $49.50 |
Xiaomi 15T (12GB RAM / 256GB Storage) | $999 | $799 | 1x Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 - valued at $189 AND 1x Xiaomi Sound Pocket (pre-register by 9/10/25) - valued at $49.50 |
A quick summary/specs list of each item below. I don't know much about phones in general as I'm very outdated in tech but these look great value for money.
Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 (11" 2.5K 90Hz, 8GB/256GB, Widevine L1, G100 Ultra) - credits to Clear
The Redmi Pad 2 is a budget friendly tablet that was released early this year (2025). It's a decent option for general usage, media streaming and mid to light gaming.
Featuring HyperOS 2 (Android 15) with Google Play, 11" 90Hz 2560x1600 IPS display with up to 600nits brightness, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS 2.2 storage (microSD card support), MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra octa-core CPU suitable for light gaming/emulation, 9000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, Widevine L1 DRM for Netflix HD, quad-speakers with Dolby Atmos, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, WiFi 2.4GHz/5Ghz, Bluetooth 5.3, measures 254.58mm(H) x 166.04mm(W) x 7.36mm(T), weighs 510g and has a metal unibody.
It doesn't have any GPS and NFC which is fairly common among Xiaomi tablets. For videos in action, FishBee Productions has an unboxing and quick overview of the tablet.
Xiaomi 15T Pro
The brand new Xiaomi 15T Pro is value for money offering great camera specs for photography. The phone is a premium build, offers a better zoom camera, stronger and sharper video as well as faster charging. Some specs are listed below:
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm)
RAM: 12 GB RAM
Storage: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Display: 6.83″ AMOLED, 1.5K, 144 Hz, 3200 nits peak
Build: Aluminium alloy frame, glass fiber back, IP68, Gorilla Glass 7i
Size/Weight: ~7.96 mm thick, ~210 g
Main Camera: 50 MP Leica Summilux, Light Fusion 900 sensor, OIS
Telephoto: 50 MP, 5x periscope optical zoom
Ultra-wide: 12 MP
Front Camera: 32 MP
Video: Up to 8K @ 30 fps, 4K @ 120 fps, 10-bit log, pro video features
Battery: 5,500 mAh
Charging: 90 W wired, 50 W wireless
Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC
OS: HyperOS (Android 15 base)
Xiaomi 15T
The brand new Xiaomi 15T is still value for money offering a great range of specs and features. The phone is lighter, cheaper and still offers almost the same performance as the pro counterpart. Some specs are listed below:
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra (4 nm)
RAM: 12 GB RAM
Storage: 256 GB / 512 GB
Display: 6.83″ AMOLED, 1.5K, 120 Hz, 3200 nits peak
Build: Plastic frame, glass fiber back, IP68, Gorilla Glass 7i
Size/Weight: ~7.5 mm thick, ~194 g
Main Camera: 50 MP Leica Summilux, OIS
Telephoto: 50 MP, 2x optical zoom
Ultra-wide: 12 MP
Front Camera: 32 MP
Video: Up to 4K @ 60 fps
Battery: 5,500 mAh
Charging: 67 W wired (no wireless)
Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC
OS: HyperOS (Android 15 base)
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5
Release: 2025
OS: HyperOS (Xiaomi)
Display: 2.07″ AMOLED, 432 × 514, ~60 Hz, 1,500 nits peak
Build: Aluminium alloy frame, 5 ATM water resistance
Size/Weight: ~47.5 × 41.1 × 11.3 mm; ~33.5 g (without strap)
Sensors: Heart rate, SpO₂, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, ambient light
GNSS: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, NFC (region-dependent), Bluetooth calling (speaker + mic)
Battery: 550 mAh, up to 24 days typical use (shorter with eSIM version)
Colours: Obsidian Black, Silver Gray, Lavender Purple
Strengths: Large bright display, long battery life, Bluetooth calling, full GNSS support
We want Xiaomi 17 pro max!!!!