Highlights
- Xiaomi 16 and 16 Pro will replace the old 32MP front camera with a new 50MP sensor featuring autofocus, wider field of view, and 4K/60FPS video.
- Xiaomi 16 Pro may include a 1/1.3″ ultra-high dynamic range primary sensor, ToF sensor, Leica imaging, and a periscope telephoto lens.
- The Xiaomi 16 Series is expected to launch in late September 2025, possibly alongside the first Xiaomi 16 Pro Max.
The Xiaomi 16, Xiaomi 16 Pro and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max are expected to debut next month. Ahead of the launch, new leaks from Digital Chat Station have now revealed significant camera upgrades for the regular and Pro models. Here’s what we know.
Big Camera Specs Leap
According to the famous Weibo leaker, both the Xiaomi 16 and 16 Pro will mark one of the largest generational jumps in Xiaomi’s camera hardware to date. The company is reportedly ditching the 32 MP f/2.0 front-facing camera it has used since the Xiaomi 13 series. In its place will be a new 50 MP sensor offering a wider field of view, autofocus, and continued support for 4K/60 FPS video recording.
Digital Chat Station also revealed that the Xiaomi 16 Pro is said to feature an ultra-high dynamic range 1/1.3-inch primary sensor on the rear. While the standard Xiaomi 16 may also get a 1/1.3-inch primary sensor, it will lack ultra-high dynamic range capabilities.
Both models are expected to include a ToF sensor and improved Leica imaging algorithms. As earlier reports indicated, only the Pro variant will feature a periscope telephoto camera.
Interestingly, Xiaomi’s first “Pro Max” model is also rumoured to launch alongside successors to the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the smaller Xiaomi 15. We will have to wait until the final week of September 2025 to know more about that model.
Meanwhile, earlier leaks have suggested the Xiaomi 16 could come with a 7,000 mAh battery, a 6.3-inch flat OLED display, and a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50 MP ultrawide lens and a 50 MP telephoto lens, possibly of the periscope variety.
FAQs
Q1. What are the major camera upgrades in the Xiaomi 16 and 16 Pro?
Answer. Both models will feature a new 50MP front-facing camera with autofocus, a wider field of view, and support for 4K/60FPS video, replacing the older 32MP sensor used since the Xiaomi 13 series.
Q2. How does the Xiaomi 16 Pro differ from the standard Xiaomi 16 in terms of camera hardware?
Answer. The Xiaomi 16 Pro is expected to include a 1/1.3-inch ultra-high dynamic range primary sensor, a periscope telephoto lens, and enhanced Leica imaging algorithms. The standard Xiaomi 16 may also have a 1/1.3-inch sensor but without ultra-high dynamic range.
Q3. When is the Xiaomi 16 Series expected to launch, and what other models might debut?
Answer. The Xiaomi 16 Series is rumoured to launch in the final week of September 2025, possibly alongside the first-ever Xiaomi 16 Pro Max and successors to the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro.
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