New Delhi, July 28 -- Xiaomi's next Ultra flagship, the Xiaomi 16 Ultra, could see an earlier launch than its predecessor, according to industry speculation. While the company typically unveils its Ultra-branded devices in the first quarter, new hints suggest that the Xiaomi 16 Ultra may debut by the end of 2025.

The speculation gained momentum after Lu Weibing, a partner at Xiaomi Group and President of Xiaomi, took to Chinese social media platform Weibo to hint at the forthcoming device. Referring to the Xiaomi 16 Ultra as marking a "new height of mobile imaging," his statement effectively confirmed the handset's existence and ongoing partnership with German optics company Leica.

Adding to the buzz, known industry insider Digital Chat...