The Xiaomi 16 is gearing up for launch and has just cleared the EEC certification, marking a key step before its global debut. This follows the company’s typical launch pattern – the Xiaomi 13, 14, and 15 all dropped in October in China, and the 15 eventually reached international markets by February 2025.
But waiting five months again? That feels like a stretch in today’s fast-paced mobile world.
Certification documents confirm the global model number as 25113PN0EG, with the Chinese variant ending in ‘C’ and the Indian version using ‘I’. This suggests a coordinated international release might be on the table this time around.
Leaked specs for the Xiaomi 16 suggest it’s shaping up to be a flagship killer. It’s expected to pack a beefy 7,000 mAh battery – something unheard of in its segment – and a sleek flat OLED display between 6.3″ and 6.39″. On the back, users can expect a triple 50 MP camera setup, complete with a periscope telephoto and a large 1/1.3″ sensor for the main shooter. These are serious specs that could put it toe-to-toe with top-tier rivals.
Still, there’s skepticism around pricing. Xiaomi’s past releases undercut the competition while offering similar or better hardware, but with rising costs, many fans wonder if that trend will continue. Will Xiaomi keep its flagship affordable or follow the industry price hike?
All eyes are now on Qualcomm’s next-gen chip reveal, which will likely power the Xiaomi 16. With the stage nearly set, it’s only a matter of time before Xiaomi pulls the curtain back on what could be its most powerful phone yet.