Xiaomi has already begun blind reservations for its upcoming flagship series. While the company has not officially disclosed the product name, industry observers are convinced it is the Xiaomi 16 series. It is expected to debut as the world’s first phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip.
Xiaomi 16 series launch window
Qualcomm is expected to unveil the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (aka Snapdragon 8 Elite 2) chipset between Sept. 23 and 25 through the 2025 Snapdragon Summit event. Benchmark details suggest the chipset could deliver single-core scores above 4000 and multi-core results crossing 11,000, representing a significant leap over the previous generation. A recent leak by tipster Digital Chat Station revealed that Xiaomi may reveal the series between Sept. 24 and 26.
Leaks suggest four models in the lineup: the Xiaomi 16, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max or Pro Mini (tentative names) and 16 Ultra, with prices starting around 4,299 Yuan (~$600). The Ultra edition is expected to launch in the first half of 2026, whereas the other three phones will debut later this month.
The phones are said to introduce new display designs with rounded corners and wider proportions for better viewing comfort. Camera upgrades are also expected through the ongoing Leica partnership, while large batteries and faster charging are anticipated for longer endurance. Additionally, the entire lineup is likely to debut with the new HyperOS 3 system, offering smoother performance and improved intelligence across features.
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