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First reports about Xiaomi’s new flagship Xiaomi 16 Pro: a 3D-printed frame for weight reduction and the launch date

11. March 2025 3 min read 0 comments

Our favorite Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi is working on its upcoming flagship devices. And we already have the first information about the upcoming Xiaomi 16 Pro!

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Xiaomi 16 Pro: Here are the new information leaks

The Xiaomi 16 Pro flagship will bring an innovation that could change the game when it comes to the industrial use of 3D printing. Renowned insider Ming-Chi Kuo says that the Chinese manufacturer will premiere a smartphone with a metal center frame that will be made using 3D printing technology.

This production method has been adopted by Polylite, China’s national leader in the tech field. But let’s move on to the benefits of this material and the manufacturing process:

  • Reduced weight: With 3D printing, we can lighten the smartphone without compromising its structure and integrity
  • Improved heat dissipation: The new design improves heat dissipation, which could potentially boost the device’s performance
  • Strength in the smartphone body: Even though it will be a lightweight construction, it will offer high strength

Last but not least, Kuo also highlights lower production costs and improved manufacturing efficiency thanks to 3D printing technology. He compares it to the adoption of single-piece CNC milling for Apple MacBook bodies, which was initially met with skepticism but later became an industry standard.

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But who is behind the aforementioned company Polylite?

Polylite, whose legal owner operates and owns this sophisticated manufacturing method, has a strong reputation in the field of technological innovation.

It was founded back in 2011, entered the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2019, and overall employs up to 2089 employees. More than 25% of them are dedicated to research and development.

More information about Xiaomi 16 Pro:

Besides 3D printing of the metal frame, low weight, and improved cooling, we also know other details about this upcoming flagship smartphone. We also need to highlight the potential of independent buttons with customization options. These should improve the user experience as well as reduce battery energy consumption.

After the release of Xiaomi 15 Pro, the 16 Pro will likely be the most powerful model with the newest processor and the most efficient RAM. Just as important is the trend this smartphone could set thanks to Xiaomi’s continuous innovations—something the tech industry truly needs.

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