Xiaomi 16 Global Release Confirmed: Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, 7000mAh Battery

Key Takeaways

1. The Xiaomi 16 is expected to launch in China in September, alongside the Xiaomi 16 Pro, after the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset announcement.
2. Global availability of the Xiaomi 16 series may be delayed until MWC 2026, scheduled for March 2-5.
3. The Xiaomi 16 Pro has received approval from the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) under the code ‘25113PN0EG’.
4. The Xiaomi 16 is likely to feature a battery capacity exceeding 7,000 mAh, a 6.3-inch OLED display, and three 50 MP rear cameras.
5. Specific design changes between the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 16 remain unclear at this time.

The Xiaomi 16 is probably several months away from its launch in China, and it may take longer to reach global markets. Currently, Xiaomi plans to unveil its successor to the Xiaomi 15 (which is priced around $900 on Amazon) together with the bigger Xiaomi 16 Pro in September, following Qualcomm’s official announcement of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset. However, there’s a strong possibility that Xiaomi might delay the global release of the Xiaomi 16 series until MWC 2026, which is set to take place from March 2 to March 5.

New Model Approval

In the meantime, the Xiaomi 16 Pro variant seems to have surfaced on the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). According to the image below, the EEC has given the green light for the Xiaomi smartphone with the code ‘25113PN0EG’ to be sold. While the listing does not specify the retail name of the device, previous IMEI database searches have connected the code 25113PN0EG with the Xiaomi 16.

Specifications and Features

Curiously, the code 25113PN0EG aligns with the root model numbers of 25113PN0EC and 25113PN0EI, which are thought to represent the Chinese and Indian versions of the Xiaomi 16, respectively. At this point, it is anticipated that the Xiaomi 16 will surpass the 7,000 mAh battery capacity, boasting a roughly 6.3-inch OLED display and three 50 MP cameras on the rear. However, what design modifications exist between the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 16 are still a mystery for now.

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