Xiaomi 16 series may be released in late September
By ForGeeks
A Digital Chat Station insider has hinted that the launch of the Xiaomi 16 series smartphones will take place in late September. According to him, the release could take place between September 24 and 26. Thus, the manufacturer seems to be shifting the release schedule of the flagships – last year, the Xiaomi 15 was unveiled only in October.
Possible launch date and lineup
According to discussions under the Digital Chat Station post on Weibo, the release could take place on September 25, Thursday. The lineup, according to preliminary reports, will include three models: the Xiaomi 16, Xiaomi 16 Pro and Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini (the name is tentative).
The lineup is expected to include three models: the Xiaomi 16, Xiaomi 16 Pro and Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini.
All the devices have already passed 3C certification and support 100W fast wired charging. The Xiaomi 16 and Pro Mini will feature 6.3-inch screens, while the older model will have a 6.8-inch display.
The Xiaomi 16 and Pro Mini will have 6.3-inch screens, while the older model will have a 6.8-inch display.
Characteristics and software
The smartphone series will be the first to get the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (also known as Snapdragon 8 Elite 2) processor. All devices will run on a stable version of HyperOS 3.
The developers promise efficiency gains of up to 10 percent and reduced CPU overhead due to faster code compilation. In tests, the system can handle running 22 applications in a row in floating windows without noticeable lag.
The system can run 22 applications in a row in floating windows without noticeable lags.
Market Context and Competitors
Qualcomm plans to unveil the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 as early as Sept. 23, while MediaTek plans to unveil the Dimensity 9500 a day earlier, on Sept. The first teasers of devices powered by the new chips could come out as early as this month.
Other flagships scheduled for release in October include the Vivo X300 and Oppo Find X9 with the Dimensity 9500, as well as the Honor Magic 8, OnePlus 15, iQOO 15 and Realme GT 8 – all powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
