The Xiaomi 15 Pro (2024/2025) shoots in DNG RAW via Leica Pro mode and has no mechanical shutter — the image counter stored in each DNG file records total electronic captures from the triple Leica Vario-Summilux camera system. Drop a Leica Pro mode DNG file to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Xiaomi 15 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite and features a Leica Vario-Summilux triple-camera system: a 50 MP main sensor (f/1.44, 1/1.28-inch, OIS, Leica Summilux optics), a 50 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 115°), and a 50 MP periscope telephoto (f/2.0, 3.2×, OIS). The 6.73-inch OLED display reaches up to 3,200 nits with LTPO variable refresh rate and supports Leica’s Authentic and Vibrant colour profiles for JPEG output.
Like all modern flagship smartphones, the Xiaomi 15 Pro uses CMOS electronic readout only. There is no mechanical focal-plane shutter. Every capture increments the persistent image counter embedded in Leica Pro mode DNG files.
| Model | Release | Main Sensor | Shutter Type | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 15 Pro | 2024/2025 | 50 MP Leica (f/1.44, OIS) | Electronic only | DNG (Leica Pro) |
| Xiaomi 15 | 2024/2025 | 50 MP LYT-928 (f/1.62, OIS) | Electronic only | DNG (Leica Pro) |
| Xiaomi 15 Ultra | 2024/2025 | 50 MP 1-inch LF900 (f/1.63, OIS) | Electronic only | DNG (Leica Pro) |
| Xiaomi 14 Pro | 2023/2024 | 50 MP (f/1.42, OIS) | Electronic only | DNG (Leica Pro) |
DCIM/Camera..dng file to your computer.exiftool -ImageNumber yourfile.dng to read the counter directly from the file metadata.ImageNumber EXIF field.
| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Battery health | Settings → Battery → Battery health. Check capacity percentage and charge cycles; aim for >80%. |
| OLED display | Inspect the 6.73-inch OLED for burn-in, dead pixels, or delamination at the edges. |
| Triple camera system | Test all three cameras in controlled lighting; check main, ultrawide, and 3.2× periscope telephoto. |
| Leica Summilux main lens | Inspect the main lens for micro-scratches; the large f/1.44 element is more exposed than smaller aperture designs. |
| Image counter | High count (>35,000) indicates intensive use — informational only, not hardware wear. |
No. The Xiaomi 15 Pro uses CMOS electronic readout across all cameras. There is no focal-plane shutter mechanism and no rated mechanical lifespan. The image counter in Leica Pro mode DNG files tracks total electronic captures only.
Open Camera, navigate to Pro or Leica Pro mode, and enable the RAW/DNG toggle. On HyperOS, this is typically found in the Pro mode menu bar or via the format selector. Enable RAW+JPEG to keep both files simultaneously.
No. Leica Authentic and Leica Vibrant profiles apply only to JPEG and HEIF output. RAW DNG files contain unprocessed sensor data. The ImageNumber counter in the DNG EXIF metadata is independent of colour profile selection.
The 15 Ultra uses a 1-inch Sony Light Fusion 900 sensor with variable aperture (f/1.63–f/4.0), compared to the 15 Pro’s fixed-aperture 1/1.28-inch sensor (f/1.44). The 15 Ultra adds a fourth camera and a dedicated physical camera shutter button. The 15 Pro offers the full Leica optical experience in a more pocketable form factor. The image counter mechanism is identical on both.