Xiaomi is getting ready to unveil a new flagship series Xiaomi 16, which—according to the latest leaks—should deliver a major innovation in audio. The smartphones will be equipped with Nokia OZO Audio, originally developed for professional 360° cameras, but today it’s also making its way into consumer devices.
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This update should significantly improve the quality of recorded sound in videos and appeal especially to content creators and demanding users.
What is Nokia OZO Audio?
The OZO Audio technology was created by Nokia with the goal of bringing spatial and realistic sound to video recordings. It’s a software solution that uses multiple smartphone microphones and can process audio to deliver the most immersive experience possible. Core features include:
- Audio zoom – the ability to focus on a specific sound source and suppress other noise
- Audio 3D – spatial audio recording that creates the feeling that you’re right at the scene
- Audio windscreen – effective removal of wind noise when recording outdoors
- Audio framing – alerts the user to rotate the camera toward the dominant sound source
Which Xiaomi 16 models will get OZO Audio?
Based on available information, the technology won’t be limited to just one model—it should cover the entire lineup. It’s expected that Xiaomi 16, Xiaomi 16 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Pro Max, and later also Xiaomi 16 Ultra will offer OZO Audio directly integrated into the system HyperOS 3.
What’s interesting is that OZO Audio won’t be strictly exclusive to the newest upcoming series. According to leaks, it should also be included in older devices via an update to HyperOS 3. Specifically, it could appear on models like Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, and Xiaomi 15S Pro. That means a large share of existing Xiaomi flagship users will get this kind of audio tool without needing to buy a new phone.
For video creators, vloggers, and anyone who wants to get the most out of their smartphone, this is great news. OZO Audio will deliver better and clearer sound , and combined with the premium cameras that Xiaomi has been improving a lot over the past few years, it will be a powerful tool for multimedia content creation.
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