It has been predicted that the Xiaomi 16 and Xiaomi’s flagship 16 Pro smartphones will include a significant camera update, however it might not be the one you were hoping for.
Digital Chat Station, a prolific tipster, posted an intriguing allegation on Weibo regarding one of the first large flagship phones of the upcoming generation.
The post claims that a far better selfie camera with a crisper 50Mp resolution—up from 32Mp in the Xiaomi 15—will be included in the Xiaomi 16 and the Xiaomi 16 Pro.
Both focusing and better low-light performance should be features of this selfie camera. In phones that support it, the latter feature always results in better selfies. In this sense, it will be nice to see Xiaomi‘s entry-level flagship catch up to the Pixel 9, iPhone 16, and Galaxy S25.
The tipster goes on to say that, like the Xiaomi 15, this selfie camera will record 4K/60FPS videos and enable a wide viewing angle.
Xiaomi 16 known specs
The Xiaomi 16’s back cameras also need an upgrade, however the selfie camera appears to be the most notable addition.
It is said to include a new 50Mp 1/1.3 primary sensor, whereas the Pro model will also have a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor, which should enhance bokeh and focusing, among other things, and an extremely high dynamic range function.
According to earlier rumors, the Xiaomi 16 will contain a massive 7000mAh silicon-carbon battery, which is 75% larger than the Galaxy S25’s.
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Robert Haba is the founder and editor-in-chief of Droid Tools. A lifelong gadget enthusiast with over a decade following the Android ecosystem, he built this publication to cut through the noise and give readers honest, real-world coverage of the tech they actually use.
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