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Xiaomi 16 Pro & 16 Ultra to Feature Thinnest Bezels Yet

Highlights

A new leak suggests the Xiaomi 16 Pro and 16 Ultra will feature the thinnest bezels yet.
Expected display features – 6.85-inch LTPO OLED display with flat design and 2K+ resolution.
The Xiaomi 16 Pro is expected to launch in October alongside the standard Xiaomi 16 with the 16 Ultra likely to follow about a year later.

iPhone 15 Pro camera module look for reference. (Image credit – GSMArena)

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra hasn’t even launched yet but rumours about the Xiaomi 16 Pro and Xiaomi 16 Ultra are already making waves in China. According to a recent leak, these next-in-line flagships from Xiaomi will share a 6.85-inch LTPO OLED display with a “2K+” resolution.

But that’s not the highlight, tipster Digita Chat Station shared in a Weibo post that the Xiaomi 16 series bezels will be thinner than ever. The report also hints that the bezels could be narrower than any iPhone’s while keeping a perfectly symmetrical look on all four sides. The display itself will be flat rather than curved.

If Xiaomi sticks to its usual schedule, we can expect the Xiaomi 16 Pro to launch in October, alongside the standard Xiaomi 16.

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra will likely follow about a year later. All three models should be powered by Qualcomm’s next-gen flagship chip, the successor to the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Moreover, the Ultra model will push boundaries in smartphone photography and we are excited to see how Xiaomi improves the camera features since it is already shaping up to be impressive in Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

Speaking of Xiaomi 15, here’s a quick look at what to expect from the upcoming global launch.

Xiaomi 15 – Key Features (Expected)

The Xiaomi 15 is expected to feature a 6.36-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution. Under the hood, it’ll pack the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset paired with 12GB RAM and storage options going up to 1TB (UFS 4.0).

Other key specs include:

Battery – 5,500 mAh with 90W fast charging
Cameras – Leica-tuned 50 MP main sensor, 12 MP ultra-wide and 10 MP telephoto (3x optical zoom)

Xiaomi 15 Ultra – Key Features (Expected)

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leaked press image. (Image credit – GSMArena)

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra will take things up a notch with a 6.73-inch quad-curved LTPO OLED display, featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and 2K resolution. It’s rumoured to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.

Additional highlights:

Battery: 6,100 mAh with 90W fast charging
Cameras: Leica-tuned setup with a 50 MP main sensor, 50 MP ultra-wide and a 200 MP periscope-style telephoto lens (5x optical zoom)
Selfie Camera: 32 MP on both models

Xiaomi 15 Series – Pricing Expectations

In China, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra launched at CNY 6,499 (approx INR 78,000), while the base Xiaomi 15 was priced at CNY 4,499 (approx INR 53,000).

For India, reports suggest the Xiaomi 15 could be priced around Rs 70,000, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra might stay under Rs 100,000.

FAQs

Q1. What are the standout features of the Xiaomi 16 Pro and 16 Ultra?

Answer. The Xiaomi 16 Pro and 16 Ultra will feature the thinnest bezels yet, a 6.85-inch LTPO OLED display, 2K+ resolution and a flat design.

Q2. When are the Xiaomi 16 Pro and 16 Ultra expected to launch?

Answer. The Xiaomi 16 Pro is expected to launch in October, alongside the standard Xiaomi 16. The Xiaomi 16 Ultra will likely follow about a year later.

Q3. What are the key features of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

Answer. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to have a 6.73-inch quad-curved LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 6,100 mAh battery with 90W fast charging, and advanced Leica-tuned cameras including a 200 MP periscope-style telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom.

Q4. What can we expect from the Xiaomi 15 in terms of display and performance?

Answer. The Xiaomi 15 is expected to feature a 6.36-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset paired with 12GB RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage.