Google Pixel 6 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Google Pixel 6 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 Security vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Pixel 6
$599
2categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
12categories won
2 categories tied · 16 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Google Pixel 6, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel 6 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Pixel 6 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Pixel 6 vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 6 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 411 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 6 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 Security | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 5 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 740,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 3380 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 6 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps HDR10 | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 6 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,614 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 21 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 6 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Matte aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 back, Gorilla Glass Victus front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 6 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 5 years | — |
| Security updates | 6 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 6 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $599Winner | $1,299 |
Google Pixel 6
Offering a flat 6.4-inch 90Hz AMOLED panel, tactile matte black aluminum rails, playful two-tone colorways (Kinda Coral, Sorta Seafoam), and the flagship 50MP GN1 sensor, the Pixel 6 offered unrivaled value.
- Display
- 6.4"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 Security
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,614mAh
Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh