The Xiaomi 16 is set to make its debut in China later this year, featuring several enhancements compared to its predecessor, the Xiaomi 15, which was launched alongside a Pro variant in October 2024. A reliable source has provided insights into the expected launch timeline and specifications of this upcoming device. The Xiaomi 16 is anticipated to retain the compact form factor of the earlier model. Notably, both the standard Xiaomi 15 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra were introduced in India in March.
Details on the Xiaomi 16 Launch
Anticipation surrounding the Xiaomi 16’s launch centers on a scheduled unveiling in September, as shared by tipster Smart Pikachu in a Weibo post. It is suggested that the device will feature a smaller display, with previous rumors indicating a 6.32-inch screen, slightly reduced from the Xiaomi 15’s 6.36-inch 1.5K LTPO display.
Furthermore, the Xiaomi 16 is likely to be the first smartphone equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC. Although Qualcomm has yet to officially announce this chipset, it is rumored to deliver a 30 percent improvement in GPU performance and a 25 percent boost in CPU capabilities over the existing Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. This upcoming chip is expected to include an expanded 16MB GPU cache and compatibility with LPDDR6 or LPDDR5X RAM.
Additionally, sources suggest that the Xiaomi 16 will feature a larger battery compared to the 5,400mAh power cell found in the Xiaomi 15, which supports 90W wired and 50W wireless charging. The rumored specifications indicate that the new device may be equipped with a 6,800mAh battery, featuring 100W fast charging capabilities.
The Xiaomi 16 is anticipated to have a sleek and lightweight design. For photography, it might incorporate a Leica-branded 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup, complete with a telephoto lens, echoing the camera architecture of the current Xiaomi 15. It is also expected to operate on HyperOS 3, which should be based on Android 16 upon its release.
