Xiaomi 16 Global Variant Spotted in Certification Database, Global Launch Expected in 2026

Highlights

• The Xiaomi 16 global variant has appeared on the EEC certification site, hinting at an international launch.
• It is rumoured to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip, a 6.3-inch 2K RGB OLED display, 7,000mAh battery, and triple 50MP cameras for wide, ultra-wide, and periscope zoom.
• The Xiaomi 16 series including Pro and Ultra model is expected to debut in China by September 2025, with the global rollout following months later.

Xiaomi’s next flagship will be the Xiaomi 16 and it has just popped up on Europe’s EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission) certification site, hinting at a global release. Although the release may still be months away.

According to a recent Xpertpick report, the phone appears under the model number 25113PN0EG, which matches previous entries seen in the IMEI database, confirming it’s indeed the Xiaomi 16. The “G” at the end of the model number suggests it’s the global version, while Xiaomi is also prepping China (25113PN0EC) and India (25113PN0EI) variants.

That said, EEC listings don’t always mean an immediate launch. For example, the Xiaomi 15 got certified in May 2024, but didn’t go global until March 2025, launching alongside the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

As for the Xiaomi 16, it’s expected to debut in China as early as September 2025 along with the Xiaomi 16 Pro and 16 Ultra. The global rollout may not happen until early 2026.

Xiaomi 16 – What to Expect?

Reports suggest the Xiaomi 16 could be the first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip. It might feature a 6.3-inch RGB OLED display with 2K resolution and pack a massive 7,000mAh battery (or close to it).

Camera-wise, it’s said to include three 50MP sensors for wide, ultra-wide, and periscope telephoto shots. On the software side, it’s likely to run HyperOS 3.0, based on Android 16.

Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed anything officially yet, but the EEC listing adds weight to the rumours that the Xiaomi 16 is getting ready for a global release, just don’t expect it too soon.

FAQs

Q1. Has the Xiaomi 16 global variant been officially confirmed?

Answer. Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed anything officially yet, but the EEC listing adds weight to the rumours that the Xiaomi 16 is getting ready for a global release.

Q2. What are the expected specifications of the Xiaomi 16?

Answer. Reports suggest the Xiaomi 16 could be the first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip. It might feature a 6.3-inch RGB OLED display with 2K resolution and pack a massive 7,000mAh battery (or close to it).

Q3. When is the Xiaomi 16 expected to launch globally?

Answer.. The Xiaomi 16 series is expected to debut in China as early as September 2025… The global rollout may not happen until early 2026.

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