Xiaomi 16's design leaked and this is what it may look like
Just a few months back, India witnessed the Xiaomi 15 (review) launch in February. While it is still a new entry into the Indian market, the rumours around its successor -- the Xiaomi 16 -- have started churning up. According to the latest leak, the Xiaomi 16 is expected to debut in September 2025, but in China only. For context, the Chinese variant of the Xiaomi 15 was launched in October 2024. And if the assumption is current for the upcoming launch, the two phones will have a gap of 11 months, which is fair. In his blog, tipster Majon Bu has shared that the Xiaomi 16 is shaping up to be a strong contender in the premium smartphone segment, with fresh leaks offering a closer look at what to expect ahead of its official debut. Let's take a look at what is coming. advertisementXiaomi 16 renders reveal design A leaked CAD render shared by tipster Maijinbu Official reveals a design that retains some visual elements from the Xiaomi 15 but introduces notable refinements. The back panel sports a dual-tone finish, accompanied by a squircle-shaped camera island in the top-left corner. The module houses three camera sensors, an LED flash, and Leica branding — continuing Xiaomi's ongoing camera collaboration.
Xiaomi 16 CAD renders (Credit: Majin Bu)
On the front, the Xiaomi 16 is shown with a flat 6.32-inch display featuring slim bezels and a centred hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera. The handset also appears to have slightly curved edges, contributing to a sleek and ergonomic look.Xiaomi 16: Leaked battery, camera and more advertisement
Powering the Xiaomi 16 is expected to be Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, which is set to be unveiled at the Snapdragon Summit this September. It is noteworthy that the same chipset is rumoured to be featured in the upcoming OnePlus 15, which makes them direct competitors. The Xiaomi 16 is also rumoured to run HyperOS 3, Xiaomi's in-house software interface built on Android 16. This positions the Xiaomi flagship to be one of the first devices globally to feature Qualcomm's latest flagship silicon, potentially delivering major performance and efficiency gains.According to the render, the phone will feature volume controls and a power button on the left side, while the bottom edge will house a USB Type-C port, speaker grille, and SIM tray. Despite its compact display size, the Xiaomi 16 is rumoured to pack a large 7,000mAh battery, thanks to the adoption of silicon-carbon (Si/C) battery technology — a move that could significantly improve energy density and battery life without increasing the phone's physical footprint.While Xiaomi has yet to confirm details, the Xiaomi 16 is expected to sport a triple rear camera system led by a 50-megapixel main sensor. The collaboration with Leica suggests that photography will remain a key selling point for the device.
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