We recently got our hands on Xiaomi 15 and it was a decent upgrade over its predecessor in terms of overall specs and feel. However, we feel like it could have done with a better set of cameras which is exactly what seems to be in store for the next iteration. The thing is, although Xiaomi 15 has yet to make its official debut in several countries including Nepal, the rumor mill is already buzzing with several details about the next model, the Xiaomi 16. In this article, we’ll break down everything we know so far based on leaked information and speculation.
Xiaomi 16 Rumors Roundup
Camera upgrade at last?
Recently we got the news that the Xiaomi 16 is expected to get a camera upgrade. Unlike the Xiaomi 15, which stuck to a 2.6x telephoto lens and didn’t see any significant advancements in the camera division, the vanilla Xiaomi 16 is rumored to come with a periscope telephoto lens. This would be a much-needed upgrade for Xiaomi, especially since the Xiaomi 15 Pro already includes a periscope lens.
That said, it’s worth noting that other smartphones, such as Vivo X200 and Oppo Find X8, have periscope telephoto lenses in their devices already, which means Xiaomi still has some catching up to do in this area.
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Other expected features
Though it’s still early to confirm all the specs of the Xiaomi 16, we can guess about the other specs based on the smartphone manufacturing pattern and our speculation. The device might be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, which is another talk of the town lately. Additionally, the Xiaomi 16 could come with a 6.5-inch display and a 6000mAh battery.
While the Xiaomi 15 might have left some wanting more, especially in the camera department, the Xiaomi 16 seems to be shaping up as a more promising upgrade. Of course, all of this is still based on rumors, so we’ll have to wait for official confirmation to see how much of it proves to be true. Until then, stay tuned!
- Meanwhile, watch our Xiaomi 15 Unboxing video:
