The first details about the Xiaomi 16 series, set to launch in 2025, have started to emerge. According to reliable industry sources, significant changes are expected in the standard model. Notably, it’s rumored to feature an innovation not present in its predecessor.
Xiaomi 16 May Feature a Periscope Telephoto Lens
Smart Pikachu, a well-known industry leaker, claims that the Xiaomi 16 model will come equipped with a periscope telephoto lens. The Chinese brand is reportedly exploring ways to integrate this sensor into its upcoming smartphone.
If these rumors prove true, the device could see a major upgrade in zooming capabilities. Periscope lenses bend the light path at a 90-degree angle, offering superior optical zoom. This feature also delivers a broad zoom range without sacrificing image quality, enhancing the photography experience significantly.
Additionally, the source mentions that the Xiaomi 16 will retain the 6.36-inch compact display used in its predecessors.
To give users an idea of what to expect, here are the key specs of the Xiaomi 15:
- Launch Date: October 29, 2024
- Body:
- Dimensions: 152.3 x 71.2 x 8.1–8.5 mm
- Weight: 189–192 g
- Build: Glass front, aluminum alloy frame (6M42)
- SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, IP68 dust/water resistance (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)
- Display:
- Type: LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3200 nits (peak brightness)
- Size: 6.36 inches, ~90% screen-to-body ratio
- Resolution: 1200 x 2670 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
- Protection: Impact-resistant glass
- Platform:
- OS: Android 15, HyperOS 2
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
- GPU: Adreno 830
- Memory:
- No card slot
- Variants: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (UFS 4.0)
- Main Camera:
- Triple: 50 MP (wide), 50 MP (telephoto), 50 MP (ultrawide)
- Features: Leica lens, dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Video: Up to 8K@24/30fps, gyro-EIS
- Selfie Camera:
- Single: 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide)
- Features: HDR, panorama
- Video: Up to 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
- Battery:
- Type: Si/C 5400 mAh
- Charging: 90W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless
- Miscellaneous:
- Colors: Black, White, Silver, Green, Lilac
- Price: Approximately €590
