Xiaomi may soon equip its flagship Xiaomi 16 with a periscope telephoto lens. The addition could significantly boost the phone’s competitive edge, especially in an increasingly crowded premium smartphone market.
Xiaomi is looking into integrating this camera tech into the upcoming device, according to tipster Smart Pikachu. It would fix a big shortcoming of its predecessor, the Xiaomi 15. The Xiaomi 15’s lack of a periscope lens has been criticized as a major disappointment, limiting its zoom capabilities and overall camera capabilities.
Xiaomi 16 may finally have the powerful zoom capabilities many Xiaomi fans have been waiting for. By bending the light path 90 degrees, periscope lenses give you better optical zoom without sacrificing image quality. Smartphones with this technology can capture close-up shots of distant subjects with impressive clarity and detail.
It’s exciting to imagine a Xiaomi 16 with a periscope lens. As per the tipster, the phone will also retain its 6.36-inch compact screen size, which has been well-received since the Xiaomi 13. For those looking for a more pocket-friendly device, Xiaomi 16’s focus on a smaller form factor sets it apart from its larger competitors.
There is still a lack of information about the Xiaomi 16, but it is likely to build upon the strong foundation laid by its predecessor.
