Xiaomi 16 series will have straight screens and LIPO tech

The Xiaomi 16 series is shaping up to be a tremendous departure from previous designs, and a new leak is generating quite a bit of excitement among Xiaomi fans. According to insider Kartikey Singh, on X (formerly Twitter), the Xiaomi 16 Pro and 16 Ultra will ditch the curved screen design for a straight screen. This is a tremendous change since Xiaomi’s flagship digital series has had predominantly curved displays since the Xiaomi Mi 9. Also, the whole 16 series is rumored to utilize advanced LIPO (Low-Injection Pressure Over-molding) technology with impossibly thin bezels in mind. The news speaks of a focus on optimizing screen space and a more immersive viewing experience. Aside from the screen, check out the other features.

The move to straight screens might surprise some but appears to be innovation-driven rather than cost-cutting. Singh was emphatic that the decision has absolutely nothing to do with cost-cutting. Instead, the utilization of LIPO technology signifies a premium design choice.

What is LIPO Technology?

LIPO, or Low-Injection Pressure Over-molding, is a new display packaging technique. It involves packaging liquids using polymer materials, which are then solidified. In this way, there is a firm adhesion of the polymer, display screen, and phone’s middle frame.

Benefits of Utilizing LIPO

• Slimmer Bezels: The primary advantage is significantly thinner screen bezels.
• Improved Protection: LIPO also safeguards the screen’s wiring.
• Premium Design: It assists in achieving a more modern and streamlined appearance.

The leak shows that Xiaomi is designing for bezels of under 1.1mm, and the black border and frame have a combined width of about 1.2Xmm, achieving a visually stunning four-sided equal-width design. It is notable that Apple first used LIPO technology on the iPhone 15 Pro to achieve a border width of 1.5mm. The Android camp, including the OPPO Find X8 and Xiaomi 15, has also caught up.

Xiaomi 16 Series Display Sizes (Rumored)

• Xiaomi 16: Retains the 6.3-inch straight screen.
• Xiaomi 16 Pro & 16 Ultra: Increased to 6.8X inches with a straight screen design.

These changes point to the fact that Xiaomi is aiming for a more visually appealing and technologically advanced display experience for its new flagship lineup. The combination of straight screens and LIPO technology can become the new standard for smartphone design in the Android world.

Source: ITHome

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