Xiaomi 16 series to launch soon: Powering with Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and exciting changes

This new generation chipset will deliver significant improvements in performance, power efficiency and gaming experience, which will render the Xiaomi 16 series highly competitive in the high-end smart phone market.

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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its new Xiaomi 16 series with the much-awaited Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) chipset powering all its upcoming models. The Xiaomi 16 smartphones with the new Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset will actually introduce some quite interesting changes that people will experience in their daily lives. I think that these phones will be quicker, smoother and more power efficient i.e. are capable of doing all the tasks, like gaming and multitasking without lagging behind, and will save battery. 

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Plus, with this new chipset, camera performance and overall user experience should improve, making the Xiaomi 16 series a strong contender for anyone looking for a premium phone this year. I think that Xiaomi is raising their stakes in terms of value and performance and I am so excited to see how everything will fall into place. This new generation chipset will deliver significant improvements in performance, power efficiency and gaming experience, which will render the Xiaomi 16 series highly competitive in the high-end smart phone market. The anticipated release date of September 24-26, shortly after Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit, is an added bonus to tech enthusiasts who are impatiently waiting to have these devices in their possession.

What changes the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Chipset brings to Xiaomi 16 series

Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset will offer:

  • Important advances in CPU and graphics performance to load applications quicker, multi-task more easily, and play games of the highest quality.

  • Increased power efficiency to allow longer battery life even under heavy use.

  • Advanced camera features, which allow Xiaomi 16 to take richer shots and work in low-light environments.

  • New AI functions that will drive intelligent camera improvements, live actions, and uninterrupted user experiences.

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The Xiaomi 16 series is also expected to feature 100W wired fast charging across the lineup, ensuring rapid top-ups to complement the efficient chipset.

Xiaomi 16 Series: Expected specifications

Feature

Xiaomi 16

Xiaomi 16 Pro

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max

Chipset

Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 / Gen 5

Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 / Gen 5

Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 / Gen 5

Display Size

6.3-inch

6.3-inch

6.8-inch

Display Type

Likely AMOLED, high refresh rate

Likely AMOLED, high refresh rate

Likely AMOLED, high refresh rate

Rear Camera Setup

50MP triple camera

50MP triple camera

50MP triple camera

Front Camera

50MP

50MP

50MP

Battery Capacity

Over 7,000mAh

Over 7,000mAh

Over 7,000mAh

Charging

100W fast wired charging

100W fast wired charging

100W fast wired charging

Operating System

Hyper OS 3.0 (based on Android)

Hyper OS 3.0

Hyper OS 3.0

Expected Launch

Late September 2025

Late September 2025

Late September 2025

The Xiaomi 16 series will be a strong competitor in the high-end smartphone market immediately upon launch due to the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset and its ability to provide high-level performance, great battery life, beautiful screens, and high-quality cameras.

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Disclaimer: The information regarding the gadgets/devices listed in the table and article has been sourced from various secondary sources. For detailed product specifications, please refer to the brand sources.

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