Key Takeaways
1. Three Xiaomi smartphones, including the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro, are expected to be early adopters of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip.
2. The upcoming models include the Xiaomi 16, 16 Pro, and a new 16 Pro Max, with the 16 Pro Max maintaining the same size as the 15 Pro.
3. These Xiaomi devices are likely to launch by the end of September 2025, making them the first to feature the new chip.
4. Other brands like Honor, iQOO, OnePlus, and Realme are expected to release devices with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 shortly after, around October 2025.
5. All eight flagship models, including Xiaomi’s, are anticipated to launch with Android 16, while Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 has not yet entered public beta testing.
The new list of expected early adopters for the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 has been released, showing that three Xiaomi smartphones are included.
Xiaomi’s New Models
This information comes from the well-known leaker Digital Chat Station, which may suggest that the next versions of the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro will be accompanied by a new Pro Max model. It’s probably more accurate to say that the “16 Pro Max” will maintain the same ‘full’ size as the 15 Pro, while the 16 Pro will offer a fresh, more upscale version of the approximately 6.3-inch 16.
Launch Timeline
The Xiaomi 16, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max are likely to be the first devices to come equipped with this new chip, which could mean they will be the only ones available by the end of September 2025. Other devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 may be launched shortly after, potentially in October 2025. Current expectations suggest that this group will include the Honor Magic8 and Magic8 Pro, the iQOO 15 (not the 15 Pro), the OnePlus 15 (excluding the 15T), and the Realme GT 8 Pro (but not the GT 8).
Operating System Details
All eight of these upcoming flagship models are also anticipated to launch with Android 16 right out of the box. However, Xiaomi’s version, known as HyperOS 3, has not yet started public beta testing, while ColorOS 16, which is likely for the Chinese version of the OnePlus 15, has already made progress in that area.
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