Chinese smartphone makers are ahead of the curve in terms of battery technology, which is especially true for two upcoming compact devices. The Vivo X200 FE and Xiaomi 16 are expected to bring massive battery packs. While the X200 FE has already been spotted in recent leaks, the Xiaomi 16 is getting a new compact flagship rival with the Vivo X300 Pro Mini.
Vivo X300 Pro Mini: Upcoming compact flagship with big batteries
The latest information arrives from known tipster Yogesh Brar, who shared details regarding the Vivo X200 FE, Xiaomi 16, and even the Vivo X300 Pro Mini. In a recent tweet, Brar claimed that the Vivo X200 FE will pack a sizeable 6,500mAh battery pack, which is in line with our previous reports. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 16 has an even larger 6,800mAh cell.
But one of the more interesting details revealed in the tweet was info regarding the new Vivo X300 Pro Mini. Just like the X200 series, the Vivo X300 lineup is rumored to consist of a X300, X300 Pro Mini, X300 Pro, X300 Ultra. Now, the tweet claims that the Vivo X300 Pro Mini is “in between” the Xiaomi 16 and Vivo X200 FE in terms of battery size, which is around 6,500mAh and 6,800mAh capacity.
The tipster states that the Vivo X200 FE is set to debut in the first half of this year, so the device should be here by July. It is expected to be a rebranded version of the Vivo S30 Pro Mini. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 16 is expected to launch in H2 2025. Considering how the Xiaomi 15 debuted in China in October 2024, the next gen flagship might also get a similar launch timeframe.
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