Xiaomi 16 will get a larger screen and a slimmer body
By ForGeeks Xiaomi is preparing to release its new flagship Xiaomi 16, and according to leaks, it will change significantly from its predecessors. The company will abandon the traditional compact format and rely on a larger display and a thinner body.
The new flagship will have a larger display and a slimmer body.
Larger display and slimmer design
Insider Smart Pikachu has reported that the Xiaomi 16 will get a 6.5-inch to 6.67-inch screen, abandoning the previous 6.36-inch display used in the Xiaomi 13, 14 and 15. The same trend is also rumored to affect the upcoming Redmi Turbo 4 Pro and Redmi K80 Ultra models.
A similar trend is rumored to affect the upcoming Redmi Turbo 4 Pro and Redmi K80 Ultra.
The main purpose of moving to a larger screen is to achieve a slimmer design, which could be a response to the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge and other competing models.
The main purpose of the move to a larger screen is to achieve a slimmer design, which could be a response to the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge and other competing models.
New battery and camera tech
The increased body area allows Xiaomi to use a thinner battery without losing capacity. It also opens up opportunities for camera improvements – in particular, upgrading the 2.6x (60mm) telephoto lens by horizontally positioning the module.
An improved battery and camera are also available.
Although new higher-capacity battery technologies are already reducing the internal volume required for high capacity, similar progress in cameras remains elusive.
While new battery technologies are already reducing the internal volume required for high capacity, similar progress in cameras remains elusive.
Stake on performance, not compactness
The decision to increase screen size may disappoint fans of compact smartphones. Since the release of the Xiaomi 12, the company has kept this format in its flagships, but now it seems to be betting on performance and technical improvements.
All information so far is based on leaks, and the final design of the Xiaomi 16 may vary. However, if the rumors are confirmed, the model will be another representative of flagships with a bigger screen.
