Xiaomi is about to launch its new line of smartphones, the Xiaomi series 16and the news is not lacking. According to the latest rumors, Xiaomi will not limit himself to updating the design or performance of the device, but will bring a upgrade that could radically change the game: huge batteries. The Chinese company, already known for its smartphones with an excellent quality/price ratio, could finally solve one of the historical defects of Android devices, or autonomy.

With his next flagship, Xiaomi promises an unprecedented battery life, openly challenging rivals such as Samsung And Apple. In a market where the competition It is increasingly fierce, Xiaomi is focusing on record batteries To differentiate themselves from its competitors, which often cannot offer equally capable solutions without compromising other characteristics.

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Xiaomi 16, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max: a step forward compared to competitors

According to a fairly reliable source, Xiaomi will present three distinct models in the series Xiaomi 16: the standard model, on 16 pro and 16 pro max. What differentiates them is not only the design and technical specifications, but above all the battery capacitywhich reaches truly remarkable levels.

  • Xiaomi 16: 7,000 mAh
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro: 6,300 mAh
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max: 7,500 mAh

With these batteries, Xiaomi exceeds the current ones Limitations of autonomy which also afflict the best devices on the market, including i Top of the Samsung range And Apple. To make a comparison, it Xiaomi 15 standard offers a battery from 5,400 mAhtherefore the evolutionary jump is remarkable. Despite the increase in the battery size, Xiaomi seems to have managed to maintain a relatively compact form, especially in the standard model.

The biggest batteries are not the only advantage for Xiaomi. Technological innovation It seems to be the heart of this move, with the use of Silicon-carbon-style battery-powered technologywhich promises greater efficiency and durability than traditional lithium -ion batteries. This could mean that, despite the increase in size, the new Xiaomi 16 will not be significantly more thick than the previous models.

If the Xiaomi series 16 It should be confirmed with these specifications, Xiaomi would earn a decisive advantage compared to rivals such as Samsung And Applewhich still cannot bring similar batteries to their flagships, still remaining with 4,000 mAh cells to 5,000 mAh. Oppos And OnePlus they could be the next to follow the example: according to the items, Oppo Find X9 pro could mount a battery from 7,550 mAhWhile OnePlus 15 could have a cell from 7,000 mAh.

When will the Xiaomi 16 series be available?

There Xiaomi series 16 It could arrive on the market much earlier than expected. According to the latest items, the new Xiaomi will be revealed the September 24, 2025together with other flagship devices such as OnePlus 15, Live X300 And Oppo Find X9initially in China. This event will mark the debut of the new top of the range with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 And other innovations, kicking off the season of news in the world of smartphones.

However, global availability may take a few more months. While the models will be ready for the Chinese market between the 24 and 26 Septemberis not yet clear when they arrive in Europe or United States. The most optimistic forecasts speak of an international launch during the first quarter of the 2026but if Xiaomi will be able to maintain the timing, it could be among the first companies to bring these to the global market New flagships with record batteries.