with the new Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset. As with previous releases, the initial rollout is expected to be exclusive to the Chinese market, likely for just a few days.
Interestingly, the Xiaomi 16 is rumored to debut as early as September, which would be earlier than the Xiaomi 15, unveiled in October. This timeline suggests that Qualcomm may also announce its next flagship processor around the same time.
Early tests suggest that the Xiaomi 16 will feature a massive 6800mAh battery, an unusually high capacity for a phone of its size. Despite a display similar in size to the Xiaomi 15, this could make it the largest battery ever seen in its category. The phone is also rumored to support 100W fast wired charging.
In addition, the Xiaomi 16 is expected to boast one of the best-quality displays in its size class, reportedly outperforming the competition by a wide margin. Leaks point to a 50MP main camera paired with a periscope-style telephoto lens, enhancing its photography capabilities.
Xiaomi 15 Pricing:
512GB storage + 12GB RAM: $1,069.99 USD / €783.90
256GB storage + 12GB RAM: $1,042.00 USD / €794.00