Xiaomi 16 series launching with 4 models, including a compact Pro Mini! Leaks reveal bold horizontal camera design, and SD 8 Elite 2 power. Check It Out!
Xiaomi is reportedly gearing up to launch its next flagship smartphone lineup — the Xiaomi 16 series — by the end of September. While earlier number series such as the Xiaomi 14 and 15 included three models (Standard, Pro, and Ultra), a new leak suggests that the Xiaomi 16 series could come with four models this time, including a new compact-size variant named the Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini.
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Four Models Expected in the Xiaomi 16 Series
Popular tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that Xiaomi will likely offer four smartphones under the 16 series:
- Xiaomi 16
- Xiaomi 16 Pro
- Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini (tentative name)
- Xiaomi 16 Ultra / Pro Max
The main highlight is the new Pro Mini model, which may come with a smaller 6.3-inch display, making it the first time Xiaomi offers a compact-sized Pro device in this series.
Xiaomi 16 Series Display: Two Different Sizes in Pro Models
According to leaks, the Xiaomi 16 Pro lineup will offer two screen sizes:
| Model | Expected Display Size |
|---|---|
| Xiaomi 16 | 6.3 inches |
| Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini | 6.3 inches |
| Xiaomi 16 Pro | 6.8 inches |
| Xiaomi 16 Ultra | Not specified |
This approach gives users more choices between compact and larger screen options without sacrificing performance.
Xiaomi 16 Series’ New Horizontal Camera Module Inspired by iPhone 17
The Xiaomi 16 series is rumored to feature a wide, horizontal camera layout that covers nearly a third of the back panel. This new design is being referred to as a “big matrix” camera setup, and it resembles the leaked design of the upcoming iPhone 17 series.
Some leaked images of the camera lens protectors reveal the following:
- Horizontal alignment of sensors
- Multiple variants suggesting different Pro models
- Cutouts hinting at the inclusion of a periscope telephoto lens for better zoom photography
Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Chip Under the Hood
The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset is expected to power all four Xiaomi 16 models. The chip will be launched in September and features some exciting specifications:
- Built on TSMC’s 3nm process
- Uses second-gen Oryon CPU architecture
- GPU with 16MB independent cache
- Geekbench 6 scores:
- Single-core: 4000+
- Multi-core: 11000+
These numbers point to a major performance boost, putting the Xiaomi 16 series among the top-performing Android phones.
Xiaomi 16 Ultra May Include Rear Display
The top-end Xiaomi 16 Ultra — also being called the Pro Max in some reports — is rumored to feature a secondary display on the back, similar to what we saw on the Mi 11 Ultra. This rear screen may be used for notifications, selfies using the rear camera, or more.
More details should surface in the coming weeks as the launch window approaches. If these leaks hold true, Xiaomi is about to refresh its flagship lineup with new sizes, a bold design, and strong performance.
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