Key Takeaways
1. The Xiaomi 16 will feature very slim display bezels due to LIPO technology.
2. Recent renderings of the Xiaomi 16’s design have been shared by trusted leaker Ice Universe.
3. The Xiaomi 16 is expected to have the roundest corners in smartphone history, surpassing Apple’s iPhones.
4. Comparisons with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra show that the Xiaomi 16 has a more rounded design.
5. The Xiaomi 16 series is anticipated to launch by the end of September, with rumors of three possible release dates.
The Xiaomi 16 is set to come with very slim display bezels, thanks to LIPO technology, a topic that has been discussed for months. Recently, the first renderings claiming to show this design have appeared. These images, while not from Xiaomi directly, come from Ice Universe, who is known as one of the most trustworthy leakers this decade.
Comparisons with Samsung Galaxy S26 Series
In recent days, the first CAD models of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series were released, highlighting the varied design of its Galaxy S25 successors. Now, we can compare the front designs of the two Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship phones, although these comparisons are not based on official images, of course.
Design Differences
The image above illustrates the differences between the front design of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (on the left) and the Xiaomi 16 (on the right). Ice Universe claims that the Xiaomi 16 will have even more rounded corners than Apple’s iPhones, making it stand out with the roundest corners in smartphone history. In comparison, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra has a rounded shape, it looks more angular when placed side by side.
Aesthetic Choices and Release Timeline
The rounded design is just one aspect of its look and is really a matter of personal preference. However, the noticeably thinner display bezels will be advantageous for users, and the Xiaomi 16 is expected to have a smaller camera punch-hole, which will likely be seen in the Xiaomi 16 Pro and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max as well, as noted by Ice Universe on Weibo. We are looking forward to the release of the Xiaomi 16 series, which is expected by the end of September this year; a leaker has recently pointed to three possible dates for the launch.
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