Key Takeaways
1. The Xiaomi 16 series is expected to launch by the end of September and will feature four models: Xiaomi 16, Xiaomi 16 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini, and Xiaomi 16 Ultra.
2. The Pro variants will come in two display sizes—6.3 inches and 6.8 inches—with a large horizontal camera module on the back.
3. Enhanced photography features are anticipated, including a periscope telephoto lens on both Pro models and possibly a secondary display on the Ultra model.
4. A leaked image indicates a new “big matrix” camera design for the Pro models, with wide, horizontally aligned camera lens protectors.
5. The entire lineup will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, promising advanced performance and capabilities.
Several sources have suggested that the Xiaomi 16 series of flagship smartphones will launch by the end of September this year. The Xiaomi 14 and 15 series consisted of three models: standard, Pro, and Ultra. However, a recent leak from tipster Digital Chat Station indicates that the 16 series will feature as many as four models.
Xiaomi 16 Series Will Feature Four Models
The Xiaomi 16 series is expected to have four distinct models. According to DCS, the Pro variants will be available in two display sizes—6.3 inches and 6.8 inches. Each version is said to have a large, horizontal camera module that takes up nearly one-third of the back panel. This marks the first time Xiaomi will offer a compact-sized Pro variant in this series. The regular Xiaomi 16 is also likely to come with a 6.3-inch display, while the lineup could include the Xiaomi 16, Xiaomi 16 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini (tentative name), and Xiaomi 16 Ultra.
Enhanced Photography Features
Both Pro models are rumored to feature a periscope telephoto lens, promising improved photography capabilities. The Ultra model, which might also be called the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max, could include a secondary display on the back, similar to the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra.
Camera Module Design Insights
A leaked image from the tipster showcases camera lens protectors with wide, horizontally aligned layouts, aligning with the rumors about the Xiaomi 16 Pro’s new “big matrix” camera design. The image suggests two Pro sizes (6.3 and 6.8 inches) and shows a cutout for the periscope telephoto lens. This leak supports the idea that Xiaomi is embracing a bold new camera module design for its upcoming flagship devices. While the design is innovative, it bears a resemblance to the horizontal camera setup seen in recent leaks of the iPhone 17 series.
The entire Xiaomi 16 lineup is anticipated to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, set to launch in September this year. This new flagship chipset features Qualcomm’s second-generation Oryon CPU architecture and is manufactured using TSMC’s 3nm process. The GPU has a 16MB independent cache and is projected to achieve Geekbench 6 scores exceeding 4,000 in single-core and 11,000 in multi-core tests.
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