Highlights

• Xiaomi President Lu Weibing teased the 16 Ultra as a milestone in mobile photography.
• Rumoured specs to feature a flat display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 or Xring O2 chip, quad 50MP camera array with 200MP telephoto and a 7000–7500mAh battery.
• The Xiaomi 16 Ultra may launch before year-end, ahead of Xiaomi’s usual February cycle.

Caption – Xiaomi 16 Ultra. (Image credit – Gizmochina)

It was previously reported in various media reports that the Xiaomi 16 series is expected in the coming September. While we still do not have a date confirmation, the series’ star mode Xiaomi 16 Ultra has now been teased by the company President himself. Here’s the full story.

Xiaomi 16 Series Teased

In a new Weibo post, Lu Weibing, Partner and President of Xiaomi Group, President of the Smartphone Department, and General Manager of the Xiaomi brand, hinted that the Xiaomi 16 Ultra will set a new benchmark in mobile photography.

Caption – Lu Weibing’s recent post on Weibo. (Translated via Google Translate)

Weibing shared that he was honoured to attend Leica’s 100th-anniversary celebrations in Shanghai, where he presented the Xiaomi 15 Ultra “Centennial Tribute” global limited collector’s gift box to Mr. Kaufmann, Chairman of Leica’s Supervisory Board.

He highlighted Xiaomi’s ongoing partnership with Leica, calling it “enjoyable and productive.” Over the past four years, the collaboration has led to the development of over 20 smartphones and Weibing reaffirmed that the two companies will continue to work closely going forward.

He further stated that the upcoming Xiaomi 16 Ultra will represent a new milestone in smartphone imaging.

Early Launch Hinted, Specifications Leaked

Caption – Digital Chat Station’s recent post on Weibo. (Translated Via Google Translate)

According to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi’s early teasers could mean the 16 Ultra might launch earlier than its usual February window, potentially arriving before the end of this year.

Leaks suggest that the Xiaomi 16 Ultra will feature a flat display, in line with the rest of the Xiaomi 16 lineup. However, there’s still uncertainty over whether it will be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (Elite 2) or Xiaomi’s own in-house Xring O2 chip.

Camera leaks point to a powerful setup, possibly including a 1-inch 50MP main sensor, a 200MP periscope telephoto lens with a 1.28-inch sensor and 5x optical zoom, a 50MP Sony LYT-600 ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP front-facing camera. Battery capacity is rumoured to fall between 7000mAh and 7500mAh, which would make it one of the largest among flagship phones.

Reports have already revealed that three models can be expected under the lineup, the Xiaomi 16, Xiaomi 16 Pro and a possible Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini.

FAQs

Q1. What did Xiaomi’s President say about the Xiaomi 16 Ultra’s camera capabilities?

Answer. Lu Weibing stated that the upcoming Xiaomi 16 Ultra will represent a new milestone in smartphone imaging, reinforcing the company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of mobile photography.

Q2. When is the Xiaomi 16 Ultra expected to launch?

Answer. Leaks suggest the Xiaomi 16 Ultra could launch earlier than its usual February window, potentially arriving before the end of this year.

Q3. What camera setup is rumoured for the Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

Answer. The Xiaomi 16 Ultra may feature 1-inch 50MP main sensr, 200MP periscope telephoto lens with a 1.28-inch sensor and 5x optical zoom, a 50MP Sony LYT-600 ultra-wide lens and a 50MP front-facing camera.

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