Xiaomi 16 Ultra may get a premium variant: Report
may get an even more premium variant, a recent leak suggests. According to online reports, the company is working on a second, more premium version of its upcoming Xiaomi 16 Ultra smartphone.
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A device listed as "P1S" has appeared on the GSMA certification database with both global (25128PNA1G) and Chinese (25128PNA1C) model numbers. This suggests Xiaomi could be planning an additional high-end model, separate from the standard Xiaomi 16 Ultra, and not limited to a single market.
Xiaomi 16 Ultra premium model expected features
As per rumours, the alleged P1S variant of Xiaomi 16 Ultra is expected to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite (also known as Snapdragon 8 Elite 2) chipset, the same one likely to power the rest of the Xiaomi 16 series.
The China-only version may also include Xiaomi's in-house XRING O1 chip.
Other potential upgrades include a refined camera system, better heat management, and possibly a larger battery. The use of unique design materials and exclusive hardware features may position the P1S as a flagship aimed at advanced users.
On the camera front, Xiaomi may replace the Sony LYT-900 with a SmartSens camera sensor on 16 Ultra. The device may likely be backed by a 5,410mAh battery with support for both wireless and wired charging.
While Xiaomi hasn't confirmed the existence or name of this edition, speculation suggests it could be called the
Xiaomi 16 Ultra Max
or Xiaomi 16S Ultra. If launched globally, it may join the growing trend of ultra-premium smartphones designed to push beyond even the "Ultra" tier.
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