Xiaomi 16 series new upgrade: Xiaomi has officially released the teaser of its upcoming 16 series smartphone lineups to commemorate its 14th anniversary. Chairman Lu Weibing shared a video depicting the history of Xiaomi and laid the foundation of a new direction in the flagship phones. Xiaomi will launch this series in September 2025, and fan can expect design and product positions. Let’s look at its features and price.
Learn Xiaomi 16 series features
Four models will be introduced in this lineup: Xiaomi 16, Xiaomi 16 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini (a new compact flagship), and Xiaomi 16 Ultra (launched next year). Xiaomi is changing its “Pro” range by adding a small phone. The Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini will have a 6.3-inch AMOLED display and a large 6.8-inch Pro display. This step is for users who want the best specification in a compact device. Recent reports suggest that more than 30% premium phone in Asia is sold with models below 6.4 inches. All models of the Xiaomi 16 series will be equipped with the next generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset for excellent speed and efficiency.
Big upgrade in new smartphones
The Xiaomi 16 series is improving battery life, which is reaching 7,000mAh and also has 100W fast charging support. Camera technology is a major attraction in this series. Xiaomi 16 and 16 Pro is expected to have new 50MP selfie cameras. Thus, these will provide autofocus and high-resolution videos (4K on 60fps). The Pro model is expected to have advanced triple-camera systems, possibly leca imaging. Thin bezel and more attractive display design users improve experience. This series will include Xiaomi’s new Hyperos 3, which will provide a new design interface and smart dynamic notification. The Xiaomi premium smartphone is strong in the segment and claims 15% global market share in early 2025.
