Xiaomi’s next flagship smartphone series, the Xiaomi 16, is expected to debut by the end of September 2025, with an estimated starting price of around RM2850.
Meanwhile, vivo is also preparing to unveil its upcoming X300 series, which is likely to arrive in October 2025, following China’s National Day holiday.
The release timeline for both series was shared by a reliable source familiar with the matter. Xiaomi is reportedly aiming to introduce the Snapdragon-powered Xiaomi 16 before the end of September.
In contrast, vivo’s X300, featuring a Dimensity chipset, could either launch in late September or be slightly delayed to early October.
Key developments and flagship rivalry
The Xiaomi 16 series is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset. It may feature a 6.4 to 6.7?inch display, a large 6800?mAh battery, and 100?W fast charging capabilities, marking it as one of Xiaomi’s most efficient and compact high-end offerings to date.
vivo’s X300 series, on the other hand, will likely be equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chipset. The series is rumored to focus heavily on imaging capabilities, with the X300 Pro possibly sporting a 200?MP periscope telephoto lens, in addition to 50?MP main and ultra-wide cameras.
vivo X300 Pro: Expected tech specs
Here is a breakdown of the expected specifications for the Vivo X300 Pro:
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3?nm process)
- Display: 6.8?inch flat panel, 1.5?K resolution (1260×2800), 120?Hz refresh rate
- Battery: Between 6000?mAh and 7000?mAh, with 90?W wired and 30?W wireless charging
Cameras:
- 50?MP main camera (Sony LYT?828 sensor)
- 50?MP ultra?wide camera
- 200?MP periscope telephoto lens with ZEISS T* lens coating and Hybrid HDR
- Other features: Likely to include 5G, Wi?Fi?7, Bluetooth?5.4, and IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance
A competitive Q4 launch window
Both Xiaomi and Vivo appear set to compete aggressively in the final quarter of 2025. Xiaomi is focusing on battery life and power efficiency, while Vivo is leaning into its partnership with ZEISS to deliver advanced camera technology.
For consumers in Malaysia, these launches could offer competitive flagship options—especially if local pricing remains close to Chinese retail figures.
Both brands typically release their global variants within weeks of the China launch, so Malaysian availability may follow soon after.
Timeline overview
- Xiaomi 16 series: Expected by end of September 2025, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
- vivo X300 series: Likely arriving in early October 2025, powered by Dimensity 9500
Which flagship do you think will make the bigger impact this October—Xiaomi’s battery-focused approach or Vivo’s camera-centric strategy? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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