Xiaomi 16 Design Leaked Early: New Images Revealed

Key Takeaways

1. Xiaomi is expected to refresh its flagship smartphones, similar to Apple’s approach with the iPhone 17 series.
2. The Xiaomi 16 will feature a triple camera setup with a new squircle-shaped housing and a repositioned Leica branding.
3. The unnecessary fourth lens from the Xiaomi 15 has been removed in the Xiaomi 16.
4. A dual-tone color scheme is anticipated, with a hidden space for a wireless charging coil.
5. The Xiaomi 16 is expected to launch shortly after the iPhone 17, likely towards the end of September, and will utilize Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset.

There have been whispers for quite a while now that Xiaomi is planning to refresh its flagship smartphones this year, similar to what Apple is doing. To give some background, the expected designs for the iPhone 17 series are already quite familiar. On the other hand, recent leaks about the Xiaomi 16 have been mainly about possible hardware upgrades compared to the Xiaomi 15 (currently priced at $1,069 on Amazon).

First Insights into the Xiaomi 16

Recently, Majin Bu shared an initial view of the Xiaomi 16, derived from a leaked CAD image. It appears that the triple camera setup from the Xiaomi 15 will make a comeback, along with a squircle-shaped camera housing. However, the Leica branding has been repositioned to the bottom right corner of this housing, and the unnecessary fourth lens that was present in the Xiaomi 15 has been completely eliminated. The LED flash still remains in its usual spot to the right side on the back of the Xiaomi 16.

Design Elements and Release Timeline

The leaked render also suggests a dual-tone color scheme, similar to the early rumors surrounding the iPhone 17 series. Interestingly, the darker section might be a space for a wireless charging coil, which will be hidden in the final retail versions. Regardless, the Xiaomi 16 is expected to be released shortly after the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro, likely towards the end of September. Along with the Xiaomi 16 Pro, the Xiaomi 16 is anticipated to be among the first models utilizing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset.

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