Overview

• Leaks indicate Xiaomi 16 will be among the first smartphones to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, promising significant CPU and GPU performance improvements
• Rumors point to a triple rear camera array of three 50 MP sensors—main, ultra-wide and telephoto—developed in collaboration with Leica
• The device is expected to debut in China in late September or early October 2025, with a global rollout slated for early next year
• Reports suggest a battery capacity exceeding 6,500 mAh with support for 100W wired fast charging plus wireless quick-charge technology
• The handset should feature a 6.32- to 6.36-inch LTPO OLED display at 120Hz and ship with Android 16 overlaid by Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3.0