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3 days ago
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Xiaomi 16 Ultra flagship may launch ahead of schedule: Here's what leaks suggest
Xiaomi's next Ultra flagship, the Xiaomi 16 Ultra, could see an earlier launch than its predecessor, according to industry speculation. While the company typically unveils its Ultra-branded devices in the first quarter, new hints suggest that the Xiaomi 16 Ultra may debut by the end of 2025. The speculation gained momentum after Lu Weibing, a partner at Xiaomi Group and President of Xiaomi, took to Chinese social media platform Weibo to hint at the forthcoming device. Referring to the Xiaomi 16 Ultra as marking a 'new height of mobile imaging,' his statement effectively confirmed the handset's existence and ongoing partnership with German optics company Leica. Adding to the buzz, known industry insider Digital Chat Station, citing translated information from Chinese sources, suggested that the flagship device might launch earlier than initially anticipated. The Xiaomi 16 Ultra is now expected to launch in China alongside the Xiaomi 16 and Xiaomi 16 Pro models, possibly within this calendar year. For context, Xiaomi launched the 15 Ultra in China in February 2025, with the global unveiling taking place a month later at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It was subsequently introduced in India at a price of ₹ 1,09,999 for the 16GB RAM and 512GB storage variant. Early leaks point to significant hardware upgrades for the Xiaomi 16 Ultra. The device is said to house a 50MP primary camera sensor. Additionally, a 200MP periscope telephoto lens (1/1.28-inch sensor) and a 50MP Sony LYT600 sensor (1/2-inch) are expected to form part of its rear camera setup, continuing Xiaomi's focus on high-end mobile photography. The smartphone is also tipped to feature a 6.8-inch LTPO display with 2K resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it may run on Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset. Powering the device could be a large battery, reportedly in the range of 7,000mAh to 7,500mAh, with support for 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. More details are likely to emerge in the coming weeks, especially if Xiaomi is indeed planning to bring forward its launch timeline.
Mint
02-07-2025
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Xiaomi 16 Pro series tipped to launch with a compact phone and iPhone-style camera design
Xiaomi is preparing to expand its lineup of compact flagship smartphones with the upcoming Xiaomi 16 Pro series. The company has maintained a tradition of offering smaller screen sizes in its main series since the Xiaomi 12, consistently keeping displays under 6.3 inches. Now, new insight from tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) reveals that Xiaomi plans to continue this trend with the Xiaomi 16 Pro while introducing a larger Pro Max variant. According to the recent report on Weibo, the Xiaomi 16 Pro series will include at least two models: the Xiaomi 16 Pro and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max. The Xiaomi 16 Pro is expected to retain the compact form factor with a screen size of around 6.3 inches, similar to the Xiaomi 15. In contrast, the Pro Max variant will feature a significantly larger 6.8-inch display. Additionally, the standard Xiaomi 16 model may also sport a 6.3-inch screen, aligning it with the compact design form factor. The overall Xiaomi 16 series is likely to consist of four models - Xiaomi 16, Xiaomi 16 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Pro Max, and Xiaomi 16 Ultra. These models are expected to launch early next year, around the same time as the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which features a large display. Regarding design, the Xiaomi 16 and 16 Pro models are expected to differ in their rear panels. The Xiaomi 16 may keep the camera island design similar to the Xiaomi 15 but with an updated back panel texture. Meanwhile, the 16 Pro and Pro Max models are predicted to sport a large camera module covering about one-third of the rear surface. Furthermore, DCS has shared an image which suggests that the camera layout on the Xiaomi 16 Pro series could resemble the design of the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro, featuring a large rectangular module for the cameras. This design approach is reminiscent of the Xiaomi 11 Ultra, which also used a sizable rectangular camera housing along with a secondary display on the back. The Xiaomi 16 Pro and Pro Max are likely to include a periscope zoom camera, while the base Xiaomi 16 will stick to a traditional telephoto lens similar to what was used in the Xiaomi 14 and 15 models. This suggests that the higher-end models will offer enhanced zoom capabilities. On the processing front, all Xiaomi 16 phones could be powered by Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, which is anticipated to launch in September 2025. Earlier rumours also suggested that the Xiaomi 16 would have a 6,800mAh battery with 100W fast charging support, which would make it one of the first devices to feature the new Snapdragon chip.
