Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its next flagship phones — the Xiaomi 16 and 16 Pro — with some of the biggest camera changes we’ve seen from the brand in years. The lineup is expected to debut in the last week of September 2025, and early leaks suggest photography will be a major focus this time.
Big jump in selfie and main camera hardware
A reliable tipster on Weibo, Digital Chat Station, claims both models will ditch the 32MP f/2.0 front camera that’s been around since the Xiaomi 13 series. In its place will be a new 50MP sensor with a wider field of view, autofocus, and continued support for 4K 60fps recording — a big plus for selfies and vlogging.
On the back, both phones are said to feature a 50MP 1/1.3-inch main sensor, with the Pro model getting a boost in dynamic range and a ToF sensor for better depth detection in portrait shots. Leica’s image tuning has also been improved.
The entire Xiaomi 16 series — which may also include a “Pro Max” — is expected to run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip. A leak from April also claims the base model will pack a massive 7,000mAh battery.
With the new image sensors and improved Leica tuning, it’ll be interesting to see how the Xiaomi 16 series stacks up against the Oppo Find X9 and Vivo X300 in challenging shooting conditions.
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