Are the smartphone world already sick of Pro, Pro Max, Ultra and such violent manners? Probably not, since there can be two versions of Xiaomi 16 Ultra-and not, it is not a special and global form of a single phone from China.
Meet P1s – no, it’s not a playstation!
Xumi 15 Ultra. | Photo by Fonina
The latest rumor highlights the upcoming Xiaomi phones, listed as P1 on the GSMA certification database – a global registry that is used to confirm the mobile device model number, network compatibility, and regulatory approval before the product is launched internationally. You know, strictly administrative things (at the end of the day, it is useful, because it gives us information like such rumors). Therefore, the entered Xiaomi P1S Device Sports both global (25128pna1G) and the Chinese (25128pna1c) version. This indicates the possibility of a more advanced or special form, which is aimed at high -end users.
In addition, P1S is expected to run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip seat, which is in line with the remaining Xumi 16 series. Additional features can include better camera technology, special design elements, and better thermal performance. The special version from P1S China will probably have the feature of Xiaomi’s proprietary Zoring O1 processor, which the company has previously indicated will be special for domestic equipment.
So many possibilities
Xumi 15 Ultra. | Photo by Fonina
Can it be the new model called Xiomi 16 Pro Max? Personally, I doubt this – it’s very close to the apple and iPhone’s name. The final name is uncertain. This Xiaomi 16 ultra -Max or Xiaomi 16 S. Ultra, if it is below this line, it would be surprising. The presence of separate global and Chinese identifiers further supports the possibility of international release.
Initial speculations within the industry suggest that P1S can offer a significant upgrade above standard ultra, such as improvement in camera hardware, a large battery, or use of separate materials. This increase is as a premium option within the series, possibly for advanced users or professionals.
Now, camera-based flagship is my weakness, so, Xiaomi 16 Ultra is one of the phones I look for-even if its premiere is nowhere to be done at the present moment. Generally, the vanilla Xiaomi flagship (such as Xiaomi 15) is unveiled in the autumn, while the ultra model is manufactured at a point of next year’s Q1.
Was the same thing Xumi 15 The special version of Ultra-its from China arrived at the end of February 2025, while the global market model was unveiled on March 2 at the annual MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona.
Camera on steroids… or pipe dream?
Xumi 15 Ultra. | Photo by Fonina
So, a better camera on the Xiaomi P1S device? I am roaming the idea, but if I have to be realistic about it, I doubt it (unless more leakage confirms it). Ultra will undoubtedly pack the top shelf camera hardware, so maybe the mysterious P1S flagship can rely on extra premium content? Or, really, even larger battery.
Previous rumors whispered that Vanilla Xiaomi 16-you could not squeeze a “compact” flagship, a pulse-shaped model -100 W-Fast charging support in 6,800mAh battery.
How big can P1S get from it? There are a lot of rooms and silicon carbon batteries. It is a technology adopted by Eastern brands like Xiaomi and other Samsung, Apple rivals, can affect the capacity of 9,000 MAH.
The future is bright, women and gentlemen!
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