Xiaomi 16: here’s what’s already known
By ForGeeks The Xiaomi 16 is still a few months away from its official announcement, but leaks from China are already starting to lift the veil of mystery. Following the first renders that surfaced last week, insider Digital Chat Station has shared fresh details about the key specs of the upcoming flagship.
After the first renders surfaced last week, the insider Digital Chat Station has shared fresh details about the key specs of the upcoming flagship.
New Snapdragon chip and improved cameras
According to the leak, the Xiaomi 16 will be powered by the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 processor. Qualcomm will unveil it in September, and Xiaomi is expected to be the first company to launch a smartphone on this platform.
According to the leak, the Xiaomi 16 will run on the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 processor.
When it comes to cameras, expect three 50 MP sensors: a 1/1.3-inch main sensor, an ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a telephoto lens with macro support. This indicates an emphasis on versatile photo features, even on the base model.
Record battery and flat OLED display
Xiaomi 16 will also surprise with a battery capacity of over 6,500mAh, which will be a significant step up from the Xiaomi 15’s 5,400mAh. That’s especially impressive for a non-Pro series model.
The device’s screen will be a 6.3-inch flat OLED panel with minimal bezels on all sides. The smartphone will run on Android 16 with HyperOS 3.0.
New look – but no drastic changes
According to the renders, the Xiaomi 16 will get a two-tone back panel – a similar approach Apple is rumored to take for the iPhone 17. Otherwise, the design will remain in the spirit of previous Xiaomi models.
Announcement expected in late 2025
The Xiaomi 16 series is expected to be unveiled in the fourth quarter of 2025, shortly after the release of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Considering the specs we already know, it looks like we’re in for quite an upgrade.
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