The Snapdragon 8 Elite chip found inside the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has already impressed us on phones like the OnePlus 13 and its power is noticeable here, too. It put in notable scores on our benchmark tests, while everyday operation is fast and lag-free.

The company’s first premium EV only just went on sale in China for 529,900 RMB (around $73,000). It can do 0 to 100km/h in less than two seconds, and boasts a carbon fiber-heavy design and a 24K gold “Mi” emblem on the front,