Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini will be a compact phone with flagship specs

Just a few days back, Xiaomi marked its 14th anniversary. The company’s president shared a video about some of Xiaomi’s most memorable smartphones, and while he did not reveal a lot, he suggested that the upcoming Xiaomi 16 series will come with some significant changes. And it will even include a Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini.

A newcomer, the "Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini"

With this new revelation, the Xiaomi 16 series will now consist of four models: Xiaomi 16, Xiaomi 16 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Ultra, and at lastly, the new Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini. And as its name suggests, it might be a compact flagship phone with high-end specs that you would normally expect from the Pro model.

What can we expect?

From recent leaks, it was found that the mini model will house a 6.3-inch OLED panel. Tipster Digital Chat Station claimed that the device will have a new design, all thanks to the LIPO technology. As for the camera, the main camera will apparently have a large image sensor, which will also be accompanied by a periscope lens. The tipster also mentioned the device will feature an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, "full waterproof" likely with an IP68/69 rating, and curved edges with a "R angle" design. You may also like

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More importantly, this device will be powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip. Just like the other entries in the Xiaomi 16 lineup. And for such a compact phone, it will host a pretty large 6,300 mAh battery that supports wireless charging. To compare, that is slightly larger than the 5,850 mAh battery on the OnePlus 13s (review), but smaller than the 6,500 mAh unit on the Vivo X200 FE (review).

When is Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini launching?

Alongside the rest of the Xiaomi 16 series, the Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini is expected to launch in October in China. Although the "Ultra" model will most likely only arrive in early 2026.

• Meanwhile, check out our Xiaomi 15 review