Xiaomi 16 May Arrive with Periscope Camera and Snapdragon 8 Elite 2

Periscope Camera Across the Series – Both Xiaomi 16 and 16 Pro rumored to feature periscope telephoto cameras. – Marks a continuation from the Xiaomi 15 Pro’s periscope camera innovation.

Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Integration – Powered by the SM8850 chip, Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. – Built on TSMC’s N3P process for improved performance and efficiency. – Enhanced GPU performance compared to Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Launch Timeline Speculation – Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 expected to debut in October 2025. – Xiaomi 16 series likely to be the first devices featuring this chip.

Development and Release Updates – Xiaomi 16 series to enter PVT (Product Validation Testing) in Q2 2025. – Xiaomi 15 series expected to release globally by Q1 2025. – Detailed Xiaomi 16 series leaks expected closer to its PVT stage.