The steady stream of leaks surrounding Xiaomi’s new flagship series has focused primarily on the 16 Pro Max. According to reliable sources, this model will be Xiaomi’s highest-capacity smartphone to date. Although the launch is months away, emerging technical details suggest the device will stand out from its competitors in terms of battery life and performance.

The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is on the horizon

The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is reportedly coming with a large 7,290 mAh battery. It’s also possible that this figure will be advertised as 7,500 mAh for marketing purposes. This level of battery capacity is rare not only in the Xiaomi 16 series but also in the general smartphone market. While similarly sized batteries are expected in rival series like the Vivo X300 and Oppo Find X9, Xiaomi’s move represents a significant advantage in the battery competition.

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra, the higher-end model in the series, may be behind in battery life despite its more advanced hardware. Due to the Ultra model’s large camera module, the battery capacity is expected to remain at approximately 7,000 mAh. This could make the 16 Pro Max a more attractive option, especially for extended use, mobile gaming, and power-intensive applications.

Not only battery life but also performance will be a key strength of the Pro Max. The device is expected to feature Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset. This processor will allow the device to both lower power consumption and perform high-performance tasks more stably.

The series also features notable design innovations. The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is expected to feature a second screen integrated into the large camera module. While the functionality of this screen is not yet clear, it is intended to enhance the device’s aesthetic and technical integrity.

The Pro Max, the most ambitious model in the Xiaomi 16 series, expected to be unveiled at the end of the year, looks set to distinguish itself not only with its hardware but also with its battery capacity and battery life.