Overview

• Leaked photos depict a wide rear visor on the alleged 16 Pro Max that appears to house a secondary display alongside triple cameras, reviving the Mi 11 Ultra concept.
• Multiple outlets say the images look credible, noting a shot of a high-ranking Xiaomi manager handling the phone.
• Rumored hardware includes a 6.8-inch 2K AMOLED with slim bezels, a new 50MP SmartSens 590 main sensor, a periscope telephoto, and a roughly 7,500mAh battery.
• The phone is expected to debut Qualcomm’s next flagship Snapdragon, though reports conflict on the exact name.
• Tipsters point to a China launch window of September 24–26, with all details unconfirmed until Xiaomi’s announcement.