Xiaomi appears to be gearing up for the Redmi Note 16 lineup, which, according to insider chatter, is slated to debut in China in early 2026. The launch is still a ways off, yet a fresh leak already points to a headline feature for the Pro+ version.
According to well-known tipster Smart Pikachu, the Redmi Note 16 Pro+ may upgrade to a 200MP main camera—a clear leap over the previous generation. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ used a 50MP Light Hunter 800 sensor, so a move to 200MP would mark a noticeable change of pace for the series.
Even so, a 200MP shooter wouldn’t be new to the lineup: the global Redmi Note 14 Pro+ already shipped with Samsung’s 200MP ISOCELL HP3. Xiaomi hasn’t disclosed which sensor it plans to use in the Note 16 Pro+, and sources suggest it’s likely not Sony’s LYT-901, a new 200MP module aimed at flagships, while the Redmi Note family stays in the mid-range. The direction feels pragmatic: put a big, easy-to-spot camera number front and center to set the Pro+ apart.