Insider: Xiaomi 16 Ultra flagship smartphone may debut sooner than everyone expects

By: Anton Kratiuk | 28.07.2025, 18:37
Xiaomi 16 Ultra: The Next Flagship Contender in the Smartphone Arena Xiaomi 16 Ultra. Source: TechReviewer

Last week, Xiaomi president Lu Weibing Xiaomi 16 Ultra will focus on the camera about the Xiaomi 16 Ultra flagship smartphone and said that "it will set a new bar for mobile photography quality".

The novelty is expected to be released in 2026, but now there is information that sales could start much earlier.

Here's What We Know

A reputable insider Digital Chat Station reported that the Xiaomi 16 Ultra could hit the market before the end of 2025.

Image with Digital Chat Station's post about Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Digital Chat Station's auto-translation of the post. Source: Weibo

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra is expected to be powered by the flagship (yet to be unveiled) Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, which will be the main processor for premium Android smartphones for the near future.

Sources: Gizmochina