In abstract
- Xiaomi 16 specs posted to X
- Comparable show and digital camera to Xiaomi 15
- Big 7,000mAh battery
Specs for the forthcoming Xiaomi 16 flagship smartphone have leaked on-line, and there’s one specific spec that ought to have its rivals nervous.
Xiaomi will seemingly be saying its new flagship smartphone line-up in October, and the leaks and rumours are actually beginning to circulation forth.
Earlier within the week we noticed alleged pictures of the Xiaomi 16 Professional Max, whereas right now brings information of the baseline Xiaomi 16, which is able to seemingly be taking up the Google Pixel 10 Professional.
Established tipster Yogesh Brar has taken to X (previously Twitter) to disclose a listing of core specs for Xiaomi’s new compact flagship.
The presence of a 6.3-inch 1.5K LTPO 120Hz show is in step with the Xiaomi 15, as is the supply of an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Additionally acquainted is the digital camera spec, which incorporates a trio of 50MP sensors and a 32MP selfie cam.
Elsewhere, it’s no shock to be taught of a generational efficiency improve courtesy of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (aka the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5). Naturally, it’ll run on Xiaomi’s subsequent customized Android UI, HyperOS 3.
One notable improve comes with the inclusion of an IP69 ranking on high of the same old IP68 one.
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However the greatest improve – albeit one we had already heard about – is reserved for the battery. This time round, it’s set to hit 7,000mAh – round 34% bigger than that of the Xiaomi 15.
100W wired charging represents a slight improve on the Xiaomi 15’s already speedy 90W, whereas 50W wi-fi charging stays fixed.
All in all it’s as we anticipated, however the stand-out spec by far is that massive battery. That alone ought to give the Xiaomi 16 main bragging rights over the Google Pixel 10 Professional and (we strongly suspect) the Samsung Galaxy S26 Professional.